Activist Brittany Packnett started the Twitter hashtag #BlackWomenAtWork Tuesday afternoon for African-American females to share their difficult work experiences after public figures disrespected White House correspondent April D. Ryan and Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters.
The tennis legend wants to be one of the best athletes in the world—not just the best female one.
The Republican presidential nominee's "“grab any p—y he wants” comments are coming back to haunt him and TV host Billy Bush comes under fire for adding to the sexist conversation.
The largest commitment of its kind will help fight structural inequalities that young women of color face in the U.S.
During a speech in Argentina, FLOTUS stressed, "I decided not to listen to the voices of those who doubted or dismissed me." Preach!
Serena Williams had quite the weekend. The tennis champion managed to both soak up the sun this weekend and call out the BNP Paribas Open tournament director for his comments about female tennis players. CNN reports that Raymond Moore, the tournament director of one of the most decorated events in the game, suggested women professionals should get "down" on their "knees" every night to thank the male players who paved the way before them.
A few weeks ago, President Barack Obama continued his efforts to raise awareness and seek solutions to close the pay gap that exists between women and men. He did so by unveiling new rules to compel companies with more than 100 workers to provide the federal government with annual data noting how much their employees are […]
Emmy contenders Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis spoke on how they’ve managed to handle race and sexism in Hollywood with The Hollywood Reporter. The…
We know that even in 2015, women earn less than men for the same work. It’s unfortunate and we work to change the system. But…
As much as I can empathize, I will never know what it’s like to be a woman subjected to the uninvited, and in many cases, menacing attention…
During a sermon full of homophobia, sexism and misogyny, Pastor Jamal H. Bryant, of the Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, MD. told his congregation how he really…
