As a Gen-Z woman of color from a low-income family with limited opportunities, TikTok has exposed me to a world of possibilities because information is so accessible on the platform.
When we discount the role of women speakers in U.S. history, we lose out on the diverse mix of voices and views that got us to this point — and we miss out on the knowledge of an inspirational past.
It saddens me that some girls might become pregnant despite their lack of resources and in spite of the abortion rights that are quickly fading away, because of these influencers.
Two major reports on women’s participation in behind-the-camera jobs shows little progress over many years, as the percentage of women in these principal creative positions still has not topped 25%.
Let’s take a page from Marie’s book and push men to do better and be better.
Change in Hollywood does not materialize from a movie, especially not one that disregards existing industry threats.
The documentary Nothing Compares provides a necessary reassessment of the Irish singer’s legacy.
THE WOMEN’S MEDIA CENTER hosted their 2022 WOMEN’S MEDIA AWARDS on November 17 at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City.
The WMC AWARDS were presented to outstanding leaders and champions for women in media. This year’s WMC 2022 Women’s Media Awards honorees were: Andrea Mitchell, Robin Roberts, Mariana Ardila Trujillo, Loretta J. Ross, Salamishah Tillet, Loreen Arbus, and Maria Martinez.
Loreen Arbus — author, television executive, philanthropist, and advocate for people with disabilities — will be the recipient of the WMC Leadership Award at the Women’s Media Center Women’s Media Awards on Thursday, November 17. On the occasion of this honor, Arbus joined WMC co-founder Gloria Steinem for a discussion about leadership, advocacy, and being a groundbreaker.
Today I consider myself a passionate advocate for reproductive justice and freedom.
Tributes to Latina journalists should not glaze over the harsh truths about the racism and misogyny they faced.
The veritable bible of women's health is expanding its reach for a new era.
After a scathing experience in one of India's top media houses, Meena Kotwal, a Dalit journalist, founded The Mooknayak, an independent online media outlet that reports on caste oppression and systemic violence against marginalized communities across India.
As comforting and engaging as these love stories can be, the truth is that most reiterate a problematic theme.
Two new studies show that the percentage of women in key behind-the-scenes jobs has barely budged in recent years.
Women journalists are significantly more likely than men to be targeted for online threats and harassment, and it's having an impact on how they do their jobs.
Onscreen Muslim representation has a long way to go.
Elsie Robinson was once the most famous American newspaper writer, but she, along with many other notable women, has been all but forgotten.
Palmer’s Emerald has tiptoed her way into the top ranks of horror’s greatest final girls for the very reason that she’s nothing like one.
Earlier this summer, the buzz for the upcoming show Ahsoka was palpable at the Star Wars Convention in Anaheim.
A documentary and a dramatic film give a chilling portrait of the crushing impact of abortion bans — and of the courageous women who provided abortion care in pre-Roe Illinois.
More Black women than ever before are becoming showrunners, controlling the narrative and giving valuable opportunities to other Black women for behind-the-scenes jobs.
As Saudi Arabia’s film industry expands, women see new opportunities.
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