A homeless woman, whose video showcasing her singing ability at a Los Angeles Metro station recently went viral, performed for a live audience Saturday, hoping to raise awareness of the homelessness crisis. Continue reading L.A.’s Subway Singer Performs at Historic Little Italy Celebration
Melinda Gates commits $1B to ‘expanding women’s power and influence in the United States’
Melinda Gates, whose book this year documented the systemic and societal challenges that continue to face women around the world, recently pledged $1 billion Continue reading Melinda Gates commits $1B to ‘expanding women’s power and influence in the United States’
Simone Biles Makes History by Nailing Two Signature Moves — and One Is Now Named After Her
Simone Biles has done it again!
The decorated gymnast made history on Saturday at the world championships in Stuttgart, Germany, by successfully landing the triple-double Continue reading Simone Biles Makes History by Nailing Two Signature Moves — and One Is Now Named After Her
A police department paints a patrol car pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins on October 1, the Albuquerque Police Department is showing its support by painting a new patrol car bright pink — the official color of breast cancer awareness. Continue reading A police department paints a patrol car pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Diahann Carroll, Pioneering Actress on ‘Julia’ and ‘Dynasty,’ Dies at 84
She also landed an historic Tony Award, plus an Oscar nomination for her performance in ‘Claudine.’ Continue reading Diahann Carroll, Pioneering Actress on ‘Julia’ and ‘Dynasty,’ Dies at 84
Stay ‘safety-savvy’ – five best practices for female traveller safety
With over 90% female travellers stating that safety concerns affected what they did in their personal time when travelling for work Continue reading Stay ‘safety-savvy’ – five best practices for female traveller safety
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is No Longer a Secret in the Secret City
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is no longer a secret in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Nestled near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Oak Ridge is nicknamed the Secret City after its role in Continue reading Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) is No Longer a Secret in the Secret City
Over 6,000 Minority Business Enterprises and Corporate Partners Attend National Conference on Supplier Diversity in Atlanta
On Sunday, October 13, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) kicked off its annual conference and business opportunity exchange in Atlanta. Continue reading Over 6,000 Minority Business Enterprises and Corporate Partners Attend National Conference on Supplier Diversity in Atlanta
Teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe to be honored by the United States Mint with silver dollar coin
The United States Mint is to memorialize Christa McAuliffe, the teacher and astronaut who died in the Challenger disaster in 1986, with a commemorative silver dollar coin. Continue reading Teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe to be honored by the United States Mint with silver dollar coin
UNCF’s 17th Annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon Raises Record-Breaking $2.3 Million Dollars
Keynote Speaker Oprah Winfrey Announced $1,149,000 Matching Donation for Deserving Students and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Continue reading UNCF’s 17th Annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon Raises Record-Breaking $2.3 Million Dollars
