By Liz Granderson, Los Angeles Times
Ten years ago this month I gave a TEDx Talk titled “The Myth of the Gay Agenda.” It was shortly after President Obama announced his public support for same-sex marriage, becoming the first commander in chief to do so while still in office. Continue reading Representation matters. Biden’s new LGBTQ press secretary has a big job ahead
By Tshiamo Mobe, Global Citizen
Climate change is an issue that affects everyone on the planet but women and girls are the ones suffering its effects the most. Why? Because women and girls have less access to quality education and later, job opportunities. Continue reading 10 Women Scientists Leading the Fight Against the Climate Crisis
By Lauren Steele, Deseret News
When Jim Citrin — a noted expert on leadership, executive success and CEO succession — reached out to Deb Liu about interviewing for the role of CEO at a public company, Liu asked, “Why me?” — immediately recoiling from the idea. But all she had to do was look at her family tree to find the insight she needed to answer that question for herself. Continue reading How Ancestry’s CEO is changing the game
By Génesis Miranda Miramontes, NBC
Taco stands in downtown Los Angeles can be found on pretty much every street, but how often do you come across a pink taco truck, and with pink handmade tortillas? Continue reading LA Latina Business Owner Combines Love for Culture and Pink
By Geri Stengel, Forbes
During the early days of the pandemic, the social unrest focused attention on Afro-Latina and multicultural brands. Their communities supported them by buying their products. Corporations beefed up their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives which included providing training to diverse women entrepreneurs and selling their products. Continue reading Makeup Brand Finds Success By Targeting Afro-Latina And Multicultural Market
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The tech industry is filled with opportunities for women seeking new careers, but in a male-dominated field, it can be difficult to find them. Continue reading This tech titan shares her tips on how women can break into the industry
By Annie Pilon, Small Business Trends
Female business owners have traditionally faced unique challenges when seeking funding and government contracts. To balance those disadvantages, there are now certain programs and contracting dollars that are reserved just for women-owned businesses. Continue reading Should You Get a Women Owned Business Certification
By Nick Wakeman, Washington Technology
Proposals are due next week for a NASA contract that supports the space agency’s Office of Safety and Mission Assurance. Continue reading NASA to save mission safety contract for women-owned businesses
By Emmy Liederman, Ad Week
LaToya Shambo was used to being the only Black woman in rooms that advocated for the same faces in marketing campaigns—the typical white, thin determinants of beauty and success. But it wasn’t until 2011, when she was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street and holding her newborn, that she decided to do something about it. Continue reading Black Women Influencers Were Being Left Out, so This Marketer Built an Agency for Them
By Geri Stengel, Forbes
Providing financing to the smallest of businesses—those with no or under 10 employees—is a problem that some believe is unsolvable. Virtually all women-owned businesses have no or fewer than 10 employees.* Continue reading Fintech Startup Will Finance The Smallest Women-Owned Businesses
