Women: Crushed When Caged, Beautiful When Free

Today, marks the 103rd year we’ve celebrated International Woman’s Day. Though much has changed since then, we’re still millions of miles away from reaching where we need to be.


Ever since forever, I have heard the saying, “Behind every successful man, is a...

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George Takei And Half Of Twitter Make The Same Joke About Russia And Oscar Night

When “La La Land” was mistakenly awarded Best Picture before “Moonlight” producers claimed their rightful prize at the 89th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, millions of viewers were left with questions such as, “What?” “How?” and “Why?”


The Oscars snafu for the ages came just over two...

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Casey Affleck's Oscar Win Confirms That Harassing Women Isn't Disqualifying

In 2010, Casey Affleck was accused of viciously sexually harassing producer Amanda White and cinematographer Magdalena Gorka, two women who worked with him on the mockumentary film “I’m Still Here.” A mere seven years (and nary a black mark on his career) later, he stood on one of the most...

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Harriet Harman Reveals Her First Gender Equality Epiphany

Labour former deputy leader Harriet Harman has revealed her first “epiphany” about gender equality.


The former cabinet minister said she was 19 when she realised she would never “serve a husband” like her mother did her father.


Harman told the Guardian: “My mother, who was retraining as...

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Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Is Crucial for the Fulfilment of Women and Girls' Most Basic Rights

By Liz Yarrow and Kara Apland, Coram Children’s Legal Centre’s International Team


Access to sexual and reproductive health is crucial for the fulfilment of women and girls’ most basic rights, from the right to health and education, to the right to be protected from...

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I Dream Of Healthy Black Futures

Healthcare is a human right.


No one should be denied the opportunity to see a doctor because of how much money is in their pocket or where they live.


Our loved ones shouldn’t die from easily curable diseases simply because they can’t afford medicine.


Why are these controversial...

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Here's What Brad Goreski Wants To See These Oscar Nominees Wearing

We’re just one day away from finding out which film will take home the Oscar for “Best Picture.” For us fashion folk, though, the real show starts way before the first award is handed out. 


Brad Goreski, co-host of “Fashion Police” and “E!  Live from the Red Carpet,” will undoubtedly have...

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Why Diversity Matters So Much to Communication Firms

A few weeks’ back I blogged about the trends that will shape the medium-term future of the communications industry, and in particular the need for us to “change … the way we look and feel” through much greater diversity. On International Women’s Day it seems...

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Listen To This Woman's Emotional Testimony In Support Of Planned Parenthood

At a town hall meeting in Fairview, Tn. on Tuesday, one woman gave an emotional plea to her Congresswoman about why Planned Parenthood is an essential health care institution.


“Planned Parenthood saved my life,” the woman said through tears, to Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn, whose town...

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Woman's Raw Illustrations Show The Reality Of Battling An Eating Disorder

Warning: Some of the below images may be considered upsetting or triggering to those who have struggled with disordered eating.


After four years of battling eating disorders, Christie Begnell found healing in art. The results are honest and striking illustrations, which have been compiled...

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The Women's March is So Much More Than a Trump Protest.

The obvious question I’ve been asked when someone learns I’m attending the Women’s March on Washington is “why?” Why would hop on a bus, presumably crammed with estrogen fueled feminists for an uncomfortable 12 hour ride (each way) only to attend the...

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10 Government Departments That Pay Women Less Than Men - And It Could Be All Of Them

Women get paid less than men in every government department, Whitehall’s own figures have signalled.


Each Whitehall office was asked to reveal the “gender pay gap”, and either admitted men get paid more than female counterparts by up to thousands of pounds a year, or did not answer the...

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Watch This Heroic Waitress Drag A Monster Goanna Lizard From Restaurant

Every restaurant needs a waitress like Samia Lila on its team.


When a goanna lizard sauntered into the Mimosa Wines & Drystone Restaurant in New South Wales, Australia, on Sunday, the badass server grabbed the 6-foot intruder by its tail and dragged it out the door.


“I looked at it...

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'Today' Show Host Hoda Kotb Adopts Adorable Baby Girl

Congratulations are in order for Hoda Kotb ― the “Today” show host has adopted a baby girl! 


Kotb revealed the exciting news Tuesday morning, after calling into “Today.” The new mom shared an adorable photo of herself holding her new baby, Haley Joy, who was born on Feb. 14. 


Kotb began...

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Trump Pretends To Care About Women By Meeting With A Man Who Actually Does

President Donald Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday to talk about women in the workplace. The contrast between the two leaders on this issue could not be more stark.


Trudeau is a progressive leader who understands that women are not a minority, but a critical...

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'This Morning' To Move From South Bank Home Under ITV Studios Redevelopment Plans

‘This Morning’ is being forced out of its famous home on the South Bank, under plans to redevelop The London Studios.


The hit ITV daytime show will move to a new location before spring 2018, when the broadcaster’s headquarters is overhauled.



Rex/ITV/Ken McKay

The ‘This...

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Finance Guru 'Tiff The Budgetnista' Shares Tips On Getting Your Money Right

Financial educator and author Tiffany Aliche, more popularly known as Tiff The Budgetnista, stopped by The Huffington Post Black Voices’ bi-weekly talk show “BV Breakdown” ― a Facebook Live show that discusses hot topics, current events and self-care tips ― on Thursday to dish on some simple...

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Now the real works starts

Okay. He’s president. Now the real work starts. But first there needs to be some fast healing.


One of the best ways to defuse the pain of this particular POTUS change is to recognize how much of ourselves we invest in political figures. It wasn’t Donald Trump or Hilary or...

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4 More Things Women are Banned From Doing in Japan

But guess what? That’s not all we’re banned from. Today, I bring you a few more things women are banned from doing in Japan.


1. Visiting Okinoshima Island


Okinoshima is a tiny 0.7 square kilometer (70-hectare) island, a mere dollop of primary forest sandwiched between...

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#DeleteUber Is Back, Thanks To Former Employee's Description Of Sexual Harassment

Uber probably wishes it could just be done with #DeleteUber already ― but the ride-hailing company can’t seem to put the protest in the rearview mirror.


The movement is seeing a revival thanks to a blog published by former Uber engineer Susan Fowler Sunday, in which she recalls her...

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Shooting Testosterone on the Day of the Women's March

21 January 2017. The Women’s March on Washington…and at least 673 other cities around the world.


Three hours behind the East Coast, I woke in the morning and took to the Internet in search of coverage. The first people I saw: Nona Hendryx joining Toshi Reagon (daughter...

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Gender Equality in Politics and Business

Emmeline Pankhurst broke into the House of Commons to petition Prime Minister Herbert Asquith for women to get the vote and during her trial for that crime she declared: “We are here, not because we are lawbreakers; we are here in our efforts to become lawmakers.”


When my...

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Norma McCorvey, The Unnamed Plaintiff In Roe v. Wade, Dead At 69

Norma McCorvey, the anonymous plaintiff in Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States, died Saturday at an assisted-living facility in Katy, Texas. She was 69.


Journalist Joshua Prager, who was reportedly working on a book about Roe v....

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GOP Congressman Now Realizes That Demeaning Women In His District Maybe Wasn't Such A Good Idea

Rep. Dave Brat (R-Va.) admits he “probably should not” have said that women were in his “grill” over Republican attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.


Brat made the initial comments last month at a private event when discussing an effort on Facebook by his constituents to get him to...

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Here's Why You Stay In That Shi**y Relationship

Source: Michelle Zunter


The constant arguments. The name-calling, the yelling, the screaming.


Then there’s the jealousy, insecurity, and mind games.


There may or may not be physical abuse but there’s definitely emotional and mental abuse.


I know what it’s like...

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Bianca Gascoigne Admits She's Had 'A Really Hard Time' In Wake Of Jamie O'Hara And CJ Meeks Split

Bianca Gascoigne has admitted she has been suffering from anxiety and has barely slept in the aftermath of her ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ relationship with Jamie O’Hara. 


The pair had embarked on a relationship while on the Channel 5 reality series, only for him to call things off between...

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7 Barrier-Breaking Black Politicians We Are Rooting For

This February, HuffPost Black Voices is honoring black men and women who are paving the way to a better future for black America. We are highlighting the work of deserving individuals who are striving to make the world a more inclusive place across their respective fields.


This week,...

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Tackling The Law That Forces Rape Survivors To Marry Their Attackers

In parts of the Middle East and Africa, courts can let rapists walk free if they marry their victims. Alia Awada of gender-equality campaigners ABAAD wants Lebanon to abolish the law, saying that, far from protecting a survivor’s honor, it treats them like a criminal. 


In March 2012,...

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GOP Official Says 'No Offense' After Suggesting Women Should Be Paid Less

A Utah politician who sparked outrage with his ludicrous explanation for why employers should not have to pay men and women equally has resigned from his position. 


James Green, vice chair of Utah’s Wasatch County GOP, said in a statement to Fox 13 Salt Lake City that there was “no...

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Hey, White Women - We DID Vote For Trump!

Like many others, this past weekend I went to the Women’s March on Washington. During the two months of Facebook discussion leading up to the march, I watched as white feminists were introduced to intersectional feminism for the first time. I wasn’t sure how white feminism...

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What International Women's Day Means to Me

Today is International Women’s Day. From the bespoke Google Doodle and its inspiring film of women around the world setting out their ambitions for ‘One day…’ to the news and opinion pieces across almost every major media outlet – it’s pretty hard to...

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Jessica Biel Returns To TV In Creepy New Crime Thriller 'The Sinner'

She played the beloved Mary Camden on “7th Heaven” until 2003, but since then, Jessica Biel hasn’t been on our TV screens, aside from a brief cameo on “New Girl” in 2014. 


Well, good news: she’s back in a scary new crime thriller on USA Network. Biel is starring in “The Sinner,” an...

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The First Black 'Bachelor' Lead Had A Ludicrously High Bar To Clear

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The new Bachelorette, Rachel Lindsay, is flawless.


First of all, look at her: She’s got an incandescent smile, gorgeous features and a great body. Then, consider that the 31-year-old Dallas native is a successful lawyer. Not convinced? Watch her appearances on Season 21 of “The...

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How to Successfully Make a Career Change Without Losing Your Mind

Change can be a scary thing no matter what aspect of your life it affects. When that change involves a career with so many other things riding on its success it can seem overwhelming. Statistics show people will make a career change five to seven times in their lifetime. For many women,...

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Lisa Riley Breaks Down On 'Loose Women' Ahead Of Surgery To Remove Excess Skin

Lisa Riley broke down in tears on Wednesday’s (15 February) ‘Loose Women’, as she admitted fears about her upcoming surgery to remove her excess skin. 


The former ‘Emmerdale’ actress is going under the knife following her incredible six stone weight loss, but revealed to her fellow...

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18-Year-Old Captures The Daily Plights Of Black Women In Profound Poem

For HuffPost’s #LoveTakesAction series, we’re telling stories of how people are standing up to hate and supporting those most threatened. What will you stand up for? Tell us with #LoveTakesAction.


Poetess Stella Binion has just entered the throes of adulthood but she’s wholly grasped the...

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A New Declaration | The Huffington Post

One week ago, I was marching through the streets of D.C. with a phalanx of fellow protesters. It was empowering to be surrounded by a mass of people advocating for their beliefs. In the week since I have been struggling to put the entire experience in perspective — to create a...

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Don't EVER "Shush" A Woman

After waking up at 4 am to catch a 7 am flight back to LA, I braved a dark and frigid Vancouver morning


Once through security and my full body scan, (you can’t be too careful when it comes to us pasty, gray-haired fifty-something security threats), I did what we all do at the...

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Coretta -- Much More Than One Letter

Mitch McConnell made his mark on Black History Month early, by figuratively slapping Senator Elizabeth Warren down on the Senate floor — as she tried to read a letter written by Coretta Scott King opposing Attorney General Jeff Sessions back when he was under consideration for a...

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How Fair Is Your Home?

How fair is your home? By fair I mean, does one person do the majority of household chores – the cooking, the cleaning, the washing up, the bin-emptying, the picking up of dirty socks, the toilet cleaning and the weekly shop?


It might not be a question that’s ever occurred to...

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We're Already Getting A Miniseries About The 2016 Election

We are 26 days into Donald Trump’s presidency, and there’s already a miniseries about the 2016 election on the horizon.


That’s right, you can soon channel your crippling panic about America’s federal horror show via an eight- to 10-hour drama from “Zero Dark Thirty” scribe Mark Boal and...

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Women's March Organizers Deliver Powerful Message At New York Fashion Week

Designer Mara Hoffman used her platform at New York Fashion Week to amplify the voices of the Women’s March on Washington organizers. 


Activists Linda Sarsour, Tamika Mallory, Bob Bland and Carmen Perez gave a passionate speech before Hoffman’s show about their inclusive Women’s March...

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This Valentine's Day, Love Yourself First

I’ve noticed a funny pattern. Being on vacation opens me up emotionally. I can sit, doing nothing. And then the tears will come. Deep tears. They aren’t sad though. It’s simply that my body and soul finally have a moment to express themselves. Gone is the routine. Eyes...

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Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha Reveals The Real Reason She's Been Repeat-Wearing 'The Blouse'

Nadia Sawalha has finally addressed the fact she has been wearing the same top for all of her ‘Loose Women’ appearances so far this year.


And it turns out she’s been taking style inspiration from an unlikely source – Judge Rinder.



If it’s good enough for @JudgeRinderTV...

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It's Time To Stop Policing Black Women's Sexual Expression

Growing up, Samantha never felt comfortable opening up to her parents about sex. 


Despite being raised by black parents with a strict military and Southern Baptist background, Samantha, who asked to use a pseudonym, said her parents wanted her to know that when it came to sex, she could...

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Leave Our Bodies Alone | The Huffington Post

If there’s one thing the media have become obsessed with over the last decade or so then it is weight. More specifically; women’s weight.


I’ve lost count of the times I’ve read an article where the sole purpose behind it is to either berate a female celebrity for...

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Women Executives Face Gender Discrimination In The Issuance Of Stock Options

The recent Women’s March was one of the largest protests in U.S. history, highlighting the notion that gender diversity in America has reached an all time high. This has also been reflected in numerous reports illustrating ways in which women are still underrepresented at almost every...

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Reconstruction: Standing Strong through Life's Tests & Trials

In life, we often desire little to no discomfort from the easy road of transition from one stage of life to another. Furthermore, I have learned that the greatest victories won come from successfully navigating our tests and trials. So why do we expect to embark on our greatness without...

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Indiegogo Launches Initiative To Mentor Female Entrepreneurs On International Women's Day

Crowdfunding website Indiegogo has announced a new campaign on International Women’s Day to help more female entrepreneurs succeed in the technology industry over the next 12 months.





The push will include working with partners like Girls in Tech and Blooming Founders to encourage...

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Sharing is Caring | The Huffington Post

Have you ever thought about how very important it is to share part of yourself with others?


I believe I live a happy life because I love to share all things, except my husband.


When I was in the first grade in Kankakee by the Sea I noticed a girl, Marla Lane, sitting in the lunch...

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Gulping Gargoyles, J.K. Rowling Looked Incredible At The BAFTAs

J.K. Rowling took a break from owning trolls on Twitter to owning the BAFTAs red carpet on Sunday. 


The author looked straight-up magical in a long-sleeved, fitted maroon gown with a thigh-high slit. 



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She paired...

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Girls | The Huffington Post

I un-learned the word “girl” in my first week as an undergraduate at Brown. Female fellow students were women, and young men learned that swiftly. So it remains a considerable surprise – in my return to college, so to speak – to discover the words...

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National Television Awards 2017: 12 Surprising NTAs Winners From Years Gone By

The National Television Awards offer a chance for the biggest names in TV to be honoured for their contributions over the past 12 months, as were these stars from compelling dramas, game-changing comedies and thought-provoking factual shows who received gongs over the years.


But a few of...

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Blac Chyna Bares It All 'In Celebration Of Black History Month'

Blac Chyna has never been afraid to show some skin, and the reality star said she took it all off for a recent photoshoot to celebrate her heritage. 


Chyna shared three photographs on her Instagram on Thursday, all taken by photographer Orin Fleurimont. Each photo shows her wearing white...

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Me vs. Fibromyalgia: Part 15 - The Ultimate Guide to Online Support

Who’s to say Valentine’s Day is only about champagne, chocolate and roses? Don’t get me wrong, I will gladly cheers to you with a glass of Moët, but this year especially, it’s about way more than that for me.


It’s about showing gratitude to those who keep me...

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It Takes 5 -- In Honor Of Serena Williams

Something little-known about Serena is that she is one of five sisters — the youngest, with one, sadly, murdered.


That personal fact is overshadowed, understandably, by her on-court accomplishments — her 23rd Grand Slam won just last Saturday, at 35, the open era record, many...

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'What Do [A Million] Women Want?" If Trump Has to Ask, He'll Never Know

One day after he was inaugurated as 45th President of the United States, handed the nuclear codes, gave a forceful (indeed, even threatening Inaugural Address), and dominated the media world’s 24/7 news cycle, Donald J. Trump was reduced to sending out his media spokesperson basically...

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International Women's Day: Boko Haram Girls And Syrian Refugees Among The Forgotten Fighting For More Than Most

‘International Women’s Day‘ (IWD) is an event of celebration for many as people remember the great strides still to take towards full gender parity, but honour hard-won campaigns that saw women win the vote, receive better political representation and begin bridging...

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A Secretary Of HHS Who Opposes Women's Health

By Nancy K. Kaufman


Last week, in an unprecedented move, Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee voted to suspend the rules requiring a quorum for votes on nominations, allowing them to push through US Representative Tom Price’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human...

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T.J. Maxx Customers And Employees Sound Off On Ivanka Trump

T.J. Maxx and Marshalls employees were instructed this week to remove all Ivanka Trump signage and mix her products with the rest of the stores’ vast offerings.


The company said its decision to stop featuring Trump’s merchandise was based on “a number of factors,” pointing out they send...

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From Intern to Influencer: Ella Dawson On Giving Her Own TED Talk at 23

by Sabrina Stone, 1,000 Dreams Fund contributor


In the fall of 2014, Ella Dawson started as an intern at TED. In just two years, she’s taken over the role of Social Media Manager and she’s given her own TEDx talk. The 24-year-old is gaining fame as an outspoken advocate and...

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'Loose Women' Descends Into Chaos As Linda Robson Does A Sex Toy Demo

Linda Robson had her fellow ’Loose Women’ in hysterics on Friday’s (12 February) show, after whipping out a sex toy live on air. 


The ‘Birds Of A Feather’ star had attended the ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ premiere the previous night, and brought back a bag of goodies to show her fellow...

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Tracee Ellis Ross: Pain Is Not A Stopping Point, It's A Chance To Persevere

Tracee Ellis Ross has never been one to shy away from being honest. 


She’s beloved in Hollywood for telling it like it is and having fun while doing it. But she’s also keenly aware of the need for perseverance to survive life’s pain and challenges. The Golden Globe-winning actress has...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/tracee-ellis-ross-pain-is-not-a-stopping-point-its-a-chance-to-persevere/

From Skinny Girl To Athlete

Each day I encounter people paralyzed with fear of the unknown. They have no idea what their potential is professionally, physically, and emotionally because they are too afraid to expose themselves to failure. I know because I was that person. In my twenties, I was the person so...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/from-skinny-girl-to-athlete/

No hidden figures: success stories can help girls' STEM careers

What makes a young girl believe she is less intelligent and capable than a boy? And what happens when those children face the ‘hard’ subjects like science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)? A recent study, ‘Gender stereotypes about intellectual ability emerge...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/no-hidden-figures-success-stories-can-help-girls-stem-careers/

Women Startup Challenge Europe to Award €50K to Tech Startups

How do we disrupt a tech culture that’s made it difficult for women entrepreneurs to access capital?


The thing is, there are plenty of talented women out there, and we need to continue to put our money where our mouths are and actually fund startups led by women. Funding disparities...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/women-startup-challenge-europe-to-award-e50k-to-tech-startups/

It's Time To Redefine What We Mean By Pro-Life. Take This Quiz.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order blocking foreign aid or federal funding for international nongovernmental organizations that provide or “promote” abortions.


“The president, it’s no secret, has made it very clear that he’s a pro-life...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/its-time-to-redefine-what-we-mean-by-pro-life-take-this-quiz/

This Woman's Work: Why Being a Mum Sucks Sometimes

How many of us dislike being a mother?


I’m not talking about the constellation of many small joys that accompany life raising kids. You’d have to be a particularly jaded soul to not find happiness in witnessing a child being, well, a child. There is so much more light and...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/this-womans-work-why-being-a-mum-sucks-sometimes/

Full-Page Ad In The New York Times Demands Diversity At Fashion Week

Well, this is certainly an exciting way to kick off Fashion Month: A full-page ad in the New York Times is demanding more diversity in fashion. 


“Fashion she can’t wear is becoming a bit unfashionable,” declares the ad, calling out the many designers and retailers who don’t make or carry...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/full-page-ad-in-the-new-york-times-demands-diversity-at-fashion-week/

22 Funny Tweets That Sum Up Snow Days For Parents

As a kid, snow days mean a fantastic schedule of watching movies, drinking hot chocolate, and sledding. For parents, though, the thought of being house-bound with overly excited kids can be a terrifying prospect.


Luckily, there are tons of hilarious parents on Twitter who have shared their...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/22-funny-tweets-that-sum-up-snow-days-for-parents/

Paid Leave Shouldn't Be a Laughing Matter

Laughing so we don’t cry is a coping mechanism for many of us these days. It can also inspire meaningful action.
That’s the goal of a new public service announcement produced by Biscuit Filmworks for the National Partnership for Women & Families. “A Long Five...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/paid-leave-shouldnt-be-a-laughing-matter/

Gail Porter Breaks Down In Tears During Emotional ‘Loose Women’ Interview As She Discusses Sleeping Rough

Gail Porter has given an emotional interview on ‘Loose Women’ where she discussed how she was forced to sleep rough after becoming homeless.


The former TV presenter broke down in tears as she opened up about how mounting debts resulted in her declaring herself bankrupt.


The 45-year-old...

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This 22-Year-Old Is Already An Engineer With NASA

Tiera Guinn is just 22 years old and she’s already working with NASA. 


As a Rocket Structural Design and Analysis Engineer for the Space Launch System that aerospace company Boeing is building for NASA, Guinn designs and analyzes parts of a rocket that she said will be one of the biggest...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/this-22-year-old-is-already-an-engineer-with-nasa/

News Roundup for February 6, 2017

Welcome to another day where reality is stranger than fiction.


1. Male representatives want women to make their husbands breakfast in bed. Sounds perfectly reasonable to us men living in the dying days of the patriarchy. More here.


2. 7% of all Catholic priests in Australia have been...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/news-roundup-for-february-6-2017/

Life With Endometriosis : What You Should Know

Endometriosis, a condition not well known, but a condition that affects one in 10 women, most of which are unaware of the chaos that is happening in their own bodies. After almost 15 years of pain, I can finally say that I am an endo sister. I have finally been diagnosed. I sit here now...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/life-with-endometriosis-what-you-should-know/

Trumped Awakening: How This African Women's Rights Activist Is Bracing For Trump's America

As a Nigerian women’s rights lawyer and activist who partners with survivors of rape and sex trafficking in West Africa, I’ve become accustomed to dealing with both the best and worst of humanity. I view my work at Pathfinders as a sacred gift which affords me the privilege to...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/trumped-awakening-how-this-african-womens-rights-activist-is-bracing-for-trumps-america/

Checks and Balances and The Wise Amendment

Women’s March Washington, D.C. photo credit: Caitlin Scanlon


The ingenious framers of the American constitution more than two centuries ago got most things right. It’s amazing that a document crafted in the 18th century can be largely intact now in a very different world...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/checks-and-balances-and-the-wise-amendment/

Sexism Aimed at Children: Why Its Time to Let Clothes Be Clothes

Until I became a parent eight years ago, I didn’t give gendered clothing much thought and bought my daughter clothes from across the boys and girls sections; even selecting the pink options unquestioning as to whether she wanted that colour or not. I could ignore the FOR GIRLS or FOR...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/sexism-aimed-at-children-why-its-time-to-let-clothes-be-clothes/

Christie Brinkley Kills It In Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Return At Age 63

Forget the sands of time. At age 63, Christie Brinkley can still make a splash at the beach.


The model returned to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in a photo shoot with her daughters, Alexa Ray Joel, 31, and Sailor Brinkley Cook, 18.


In a shot released Monday, the three pose...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/christie-brinkley-kills-it-in-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-issue-return-at-age-63/

Why Amber Rose Is The Patron Saint Of Strippers

Amber Rose is more than an unofficial mascot for strippers, she is our patron saint.


Her rise to mainstream visibility was a testament to the fact that there was life on the other side of the club that would require neither repentance nor denial. And what a life it was! People think that...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/why-amber-rose-is-the-patron-saint-of-strippers/

Hillary Clinton: 'I Remain Convinced That The Future Is Female'

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIF. ― Hillary Clinton may have lost her presidential bid, but she has not stopped being a present and vocal advocate for women and girls.


In a new video, which opened the MAKERS Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California on Monday night, Clinton told a room full...

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Celebrity Big Brother's Coleen Nolan Reveals Secret Hospital Dash Prior To Final

Coleen Nolan has revealed she left the ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ house prior to the final, after being rushed to hospital.


The newly-crowned champion actually left the show’s compound in Borehamwood on Thursday (2 February), after experiencing chest pains.


Her health scare and subsequent...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/celebrity-big-brothers-coleen-nolan-reveals-secret-hospital-dash-prior-to-final/

People Are Rapping Over Beyonce's 'Ego' To Declare Self-Love

Social media users are embracing their flaws and encouraging others to do the same ― all while rapping over Beyoncé’s hit song “Ego.”


Users shared videos online as part of the #EgoChallenge, which launched on social media last Monday after Twitter user Jane “Chika” Oranika asked followers...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/people-are-rapping-over-beyonces-ego-to-declare-self-love/

Grandma's First Protest March | The Huffington Post

On Inauguration Day, at 0-dark-30 women armed with nothing but pink hats and attitude, showed up at Los Angeles International Airport to start the long trek to Washington. My daughter and I drove to LA the day before from California’s Central Coast. We were to going to take any...

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These Four Women Ran For All Women

The past few weeks have seen their share of political uproar with the Inauguration of President Donald Trump, the Muslim ban, and the Women’s March on Washington. While things seem dark, there are still amazing people doing great work that remind us of the power we have when we stand...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/these-four-women-ran-for-all-women/

What President Trump’s Muslim Ban Means For Women’s Rights Advocates

From March 13th to 24th, the 61st Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place at the United Nations in New York. This year, what is usually a global celebration of activism and a yearly get-together for the women’s rights community will be stained with frustration and...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/what-president-trumps-muslim-ban-means-for-womens-rights-advocates/

International Women's Day Criticised By Sarah Vine And Telegraph Journalist Allison Pearson

Daily Mail columnist, Sarah Vine, has attacked the “smug” International Women’s Day saying it drives her “insane”.


“All in all, it was inescapable,” she said of the coverage. “The main reason I hate IWD is because I am not stupid enough to...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/international-womens-day-criticised-by-sarah-vine-and-telegraph-journalist-allison-pearson/

Muslim Police Officer Says Fellow Cops Attacked Her, Tried To Rip Off Hijab

A Muslim officer with the New York City Police Department alleges in a lawsuit filed Thursday that her colleagues harassed, threatened and even physically attacked her because of her religion.


Officer Danielle Alamrani is seeking unspecified damages from the city of New York, the NYPD and...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/muslim-police-officer-says-fellow-cops-attacked-her-tried-to-rip-off-hijab/

24 Of The Best Signs From New York's LGBTQ Solidarity Rally

The LGBT Solidarity Rally, organized just days ago, was co-sponsored by more than 65 queer advocacy organizations, including PFLAG NYC, Lambda Legal and the Black Lesbian Conference 2018, and politicians like Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Council Member...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/24-of-the-best-signs-from-new-yorks-lgbtq-solidarity-rally/

How I Figured Out Men Lose Weight Easier Than Women

I’m convinced that wives and mothers can’t lose weight. I think all the 24/7 nurturing we do just keeps us hungry all the time…


But, apparently guys can. Weight, I’ve come to find out, melts off dudes like a popsicle in July.


The whole thing started this past...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/how-i-figured-out-men-lose-weight-easier-than-women/

Kim Woodburn Blasts 'Celebrity Big Brother' Fans As Coleen Nolan Wins

It’s fair to say Coleen Nolan’s ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ victory came as a surprise to a lot of reality fans, mainly as she managed to keep away from the majority of the action during her time in the house, but it seems no one is more shocked at the result than fellow housemate Kim...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/kim-woodburn-blasts-celebrity-big-brother-fans-as-coleen-nolan-wins/

Black Women Face Devastating Losses If Obamacare Is Repealed

Bianca Adams worked part-time jobs as a spa professional, sometimes juggling two or three at a time, for years. But none of them offered her insurance, which meant that the 47-year-old with diabetes often went to the emergency room for care.


“I was one of those people that had to go to...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/black-women-face-devastating-losses-if-obamacare-is-repealed/

In a gender equal world, girls must have choices for their future

The existence of the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) concentrates some of the most intractable problems we face in trying to change the future for the world’s girls. The cutting and sewing of a young child’s private parts so that she is substantially damaged for the...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/in-a-gender-equal-world-girls-must-have-choices-for-their-future/

Donald Trump's Female Staff Reportedly Told To 'Dress Like Woman', Prompting Twitter Fightback

Donald Trump has been derided after it was reported that he wants his female staff to “dress like women”.


The news website Axios was told by a source that women working for his campaign felt pressured to wear dresses to impress the billionaire businessman.


Men also reportedly have their...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/donald-trumps-female-staff-reportedly-told-to-dress-like-woman-prompting-twitter-fightback/

Beyond the Symbolism of the Women's March

I firmly believe that one person can make a big difference, the kind that alters lives and delivers outcomes that are radically different without that person’s influence. In my life I have been lucky to experience having a champion who backs me, believes in me, and holds the space for...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/beyond-the-symbolism-of-the-womens-march/

What Do All Those Women Want?

We want the same things men consider their entitlement: freedom, safety, respect, fair pay, control of our own bodies and lives, affordable health care, sufficient pure water, air, and food, and so forth. We want peace. We want support from our government. We want fair treatment....

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https://skpsoft.com/women/what-do-all-those-women-want/

JK Rowling And Emma Watson Had An International Women's Day Love-In

International Women’s Day saw a worldwide celebration of incredible achievements, an acknowledgment of much work yet to be done and… cool emojis.


News-Twitter has created a Heforshe emoji 😮 whaatttttt???!!! Type hashtag HeForShe and our logo will automatically appear!...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/jk-rowling-and-emma-watson-had-an-international-womens-day-love-in/

New Arkansas Law Lets Men Block Wives' Abortions

WASHINGTON― A new law in Arkansas bans most second trimester abortions and allows a woman’s husband to sue the doctor for civil damages or “injunctive relief,” which would block the woman from having the procedure. 


The “Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act,” signed...

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And For Her Next Trick, Pregnant Beyoncé Will Save The Grammys

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The Art of the Deal with Afghanistan's Mess

The U.S. finds itself at the right place, at the right time, but it has chosen the wrong individuals as partners. Partnership with Afghanistan is vital to the U.S., and it’s endorsed by the Afghans through a lengthy and democratic process. Emerging threats of ISIL, Russia’s...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/the-art-of-the-deal-with-afghanistans-mess/

Nigel Farage Brushes Aside Impassioned Plea From Saira Khan In Fiery Loose Women Debate

Nigel Farage was embroiled in an explosive row on daytime television this lunchtime over President Donald Trump’s Muslim refugee ban.


The former Ukip leader clashed with Loose Women presenter Saira Khan as she passionately explained her frustration at the immediate association of Muslims...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/nigel-farage-brushes-aside-impassioned-plea-from-saira-khan-in-fiery-loose-women-debate/

Legendary tennis coach joins sports heroines in book

Two years ago, NCAA championship soccer coach Lincoln “Tiger” Phillips wrote, “I firmly believe that there are no strangers in life, only friends that you have never met. I also firmly believe in the Law of Attraction. People of like minds attract one...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/legendary-tennis-coach-joins-sports-heroines-in-book/

A Uterus Dress Has Just Been Sent Down The Runway At Stockholm Fashion Week

In a month that has seen women’s reproductive rights thrust to the centre of the political stage around the world, it seems the fashion industry is seizing the cultural moment in its own special way too.


This is after a Swedish designer sent two dresses down the catwalk at Stockholm...

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We Marched. Now What? | The Huffington Post

Like millions of women – and men – I joined the Women’s March on January 21st. It’s now on record as the biggest demonstration in US history, and the estimates are that in Denver alone, where I was, we had 200,000 people gathered in Civic Center Park.


The energy...

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Two Women Killed Every Week In The UK To Domestic Violence

Exactly one week after you read this message two women in the UK will be murdered as a result of domestic violence. 42% of women murdered in the UK are as a result of domestic violence. 


International Women’s day was celebrated last week and it was an opportunity for issues like...

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Poignant TV Ad Suggests There's 'More That Brings Us Together Than We Think'

A Danish television station asks people to focus on what unites rather than divides them with a thought-provoking new ad.


TV2 Danmark’s “All That We Share” promo shows citizens from across the country’s social spectrum walking into a room to stand inside boxed-off areas that are supposed...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/poignant-tv-ad-suggests-theres-more-that-brings-us-together-than-we-think/

This Black History Month, We Declare: 'We, Too, Are America'

February marks the launch of Black History Month, a time to recognize the central role and revolutionary work of black people in America.


Historian Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week in 1926 and it officially evolved into a month-long celebration forty years later. With white...

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Why Supporting Women's Rights is More Than Just the "Smart Thing to Do”

For several years now, gender experts within the development field have been rallying around an argument that no one can deny: supporting women’s rights is the “smart” thing to do. They have sold the economic argument for empowerment to donors and policy-makers and have managed to bring...

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News Or Not: Trump's Alternative Speech At The Women's March

In all fairness, Kellyanne Conway has a point when referring to the existence of alternative facts. Indeed, President Trump has been wronged again by the media. For the first time in U.S. history, he delivered not one but two inaugural speeches. His hugely ignored alternative speech was...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/news-or-not-trumps-alternative-speech-at-the-womens-march/

Katie Price Reveals Daughter Bunny Was Stepped On By A Horse

Katie Price revealed on Loose Women that her two-year-old daughter Bunny got trodden on by a horse, but handled it like a total boss. 


“…Bunny did get trodden on last Sunday by a horse, and she did cry but then she was over it. We got her foot out of the boot, it was a bit red but...

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A Black, Queer Single Mother On Why I Am Proud To Use The Term Single Mother By Choice

Dedicated to Joy Zarembka, Staceyann Chin and Julie Garnier


I read with great interest a story recently published in the Washington Post by Julie Kohler rejecting the term “single mother by choice,” saying that it creates a false hierarchy of single mothers–implying...

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Celebrating the Vision: Self-Care in Times of Turmoil

Has it really been little more than a week since we took to the streets, positivity and pink pussy hats powering peaceful protests the world over?


It’s been a week designed to weary, and I know many friends are feeling sadness and anger and everything in between.


Outrage, however,...

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https://skpsoft.com/women/celebrating-the-vision-self-care-in-times-of-turmoil/

Key to Effective Protesting: Put a Name on the Sign

When I taught psychology to prospective teachers at Brooklyn College, my courses had a field component in public and private schools. I placed many of my students in an elementary school in Ocean Hill-Brownsville, Brooklyn, which was among the poorest communities in NYC. One Friday...

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