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September 30, 2019- Women in Coal Country Save Their Families by Taking Over
In Central Appalachia, women are dominating the workforce like never before. After an epidemic of coal mine bankruptcies due to a...
September 30, 2019 - Meghan Markle Uses Fashion to Empower Unemployed Women
Upon her return from maternity leave, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle released Smart Set, a collection of interview-appropriate clothing for unemployed...
September 25, 2019 - Missy Elliott’s Feminist Legacy
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September 16, 2019 - Stanford Sexual Assault Survivor Wants You to Know Her Name
Back in 2015, one particular sexual assault case shocked the nation and caused widespread outrage. A former Stanford University student, Brock...
September 12, 2019 - How Three Women Are Tackling Hurricane Dorian & Making History While Doing It
This past week, Hurricane Dorian swept across the globe and devastated several nations in its wake. The category five hurricane passed...
September 11, 2019 - These Women Humanitarians are Saving the World Per The UN
Last week was World Humanitarian Day, a celebration that honors the global efforts made towards supporting people affected by poverty, disease,...
September 2, 2019 - How One Woman Changed the Lives of Thousands of DACA Students
After President Trump ordered an end to the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, young undocumented immigrants lost access to...
August 14, 2019 - Astronaut Abby’s Quest to Be The First Woman on Mars
When Abby Harrison was just five years old, she looked up at the night sky and knew she wanted to go...
August 13, 2019 - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Outlives Her Critics
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August 2, 2019 - The Emmy Nominees Show Us What Women Do for TV
Emmy nominations were released in mid-July and the variety of talent is monumental. Women in TV did especially well this year,...
August 1, 2019 - How Our Favorite Women in Hip-Hop are Starting Conversations
Jermaine Dupri is a record producer and rapper who came to prominence in the early 90s. He has always been highly...
July 29, 2019 - Dior is Using Fashion to Make a Statement
Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri recently received France’s Legion of Honour, which praises excellence in civil conduct and greatness. She...
July 29, 2019 - Comic-Con’s ‘Women Who Kick Ass’ Panel Asks for Diverse Female Characters
The “Women Who Kick Ass” panel is turning into Comic-Con tradition, and for good reason. Female stars Jeri Ryan and Betty...
July 27, 2019 - How the U.S. Women’s National Team Made Soccer History
The U.S. women’s national soccer team (USWNT) has brought us victory in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup final. Beating the...
July 10, 2019 - Twelve Candidates, One Spot: Who Will be the First American Woman on the Moon?
It’s been 36 years since the first American woman entered space. Since that first historic journey, 49 other women have left...
July 6, 2019 - 103-Year Old Julia ‘Hurricane’ Hawkins is an Inspiration
At 101 years old, Julia Hawkins ran her first race, setting a running record in the 100-meter dash at 39.62 seconds....
July 6, 2019 - The First Woman CEO of Warner Bros is Making History in the Film Industry
Here at NYMM, we recognize the huge gender gap in Hollywood film production. Although it’s a persisting issue, we constantly try...
July 5, 2019 - Queen Latifah Starts The Queen Collective: A Program For Women Filmmakers of Color
Partnering with P&G and Tribeca Studios, the influential Queen Latifah has started The Queen Collective, a program attempting to bridge the...
June 29, 2019 - Awkwafina Breaks All Stereotypes as Asian Rapper, Comedian, and Actress
Awkwafina, otherwise known as Nora Lum, made her debut as a rapper in 2016 with hits such as as “My Vag,”...
June 5, 2019 - Pregnant Runners Face Loss of Pay and Benefits with Major Sponsors
A recent video released by The New York Times reveals that female runners who are pregnant while under contract can be...
May 30, 2019 - Extreme Sports Has Record Number of Girls Joining Despite Sexist Remarks
Girls like 14-year-old Sophie Tillis who are bored with the traditional and gender-specific sports world are finding a place in the...
May 22, 2019 - Five Things Oprah Winfrey Has Done for Women
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most well-known women in the world, and her list of accomplishments could circle the globe...
May 13, 2019 - South Korean Grandmothers Get Second Chance at Education
South Korean grandmothers are getting a second chance at education thanks to birth rates plummeting in recent years. Last year, records...
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