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Althea Gibson, the First African American to Break the Color Barrier in Tennis
Often compared to Jackie Robinson, Althea Gibson was the first African American to break the color barrier in tennis.
Photographer Ana Amado is Making Women Uninvisible
In her photo series “Lideresas” (“Female Leaders”), Spanish photographer and architect Ana Amado switches male protagonists for women in iconic photographs.
A Lawyer With A Crazy Idea
Though she doesn’t suffer from mental illness, Eleanor Holmes Norton has dedicated her life to what in the past seemed like a crazy idea: an inclusive country where everyone had equal rights.
Behind the Rise of Women-Only Spaces
Why women’s communities are moving off Facebook and into real spaces.
Designer Jessica Helfand on Invention, the Studio as Sanctuary, and Being a Collector
Jessica Helfand is an artist, designer, and writer. She is a co-founder of the Design Observer, and the co-host of two podcasts.
Are Women More Prone to Addiction?
New studies show that addiction might be more complicated than previously thought, with gender playing a significant role.
The Complicated Gender History of Pink and Blue
Gender stereotypes have been present throughout history but until recently, pink and blue had opposite meanings as gender markers.
Unseen Pictures of Female Icons: An Exclusive Excerpt of “Women Was My Beat” by Susan Wood
Wood’s new photo book is a celebration of female icons including Yoko Ono and Gloria Steinem + exclusive excerpt.
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