Global icon Jennifer Lopez and Grameen America, the nation’s fastest-growing microfinance organization, announce they are partnering to advance financial empowerment for Latina businesswomen historically excluded from the financial mainstream. Continue reading Jennifer Lopez & Partners Pledge $14 Billion in Capital to Latina Entrepreneurs
By Suzanne Cope, Washington Post
International Women’s Day, which is now celebrated on March 8 around the globe, has for more than a century been a day to highlight the plight of women, especially mothers, in the workplace and fight for reforms. Continue reading Why International Women’s Day matters
By Marlene Lenthang, NBC News
U.S. women soccer stars, including Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, have reached a $24 million settlement with the U.S. Soccer Federation following a lawsuit over unequal pay with men’s team players. Continue reading U.S. Soccer and women soccer stars settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million
A new U.S. quarter featuring legendary poet, writer and activist Maya Angelou went into circulation on Monday (Jan. 10), making her the first Black woman to be featured on the coin. Continue reading Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman featured on U.S. quarter
