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See It: Official Trailer For ‘Leave No Trace’ From Director Debra Granik

wyskJanuary 23, 2019

The 2019 Oscar nominations were just announced, and as Variety reported, Debra Granik, director of 2018's “Leave No Trace”, was one of several worthy women fil...

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Citigroup Owns Up To Paying Women 29% Less Than Men, Globally

wyskJanuary 17, 2019

May this prove enlightening to gender pay gap doubters. In a move toward transparency and accountability, Citigroup Inc., a global banking leader and the 4th l...

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Mathematician Dr. Gladys West Inducted Into Air Force Pioneers Hall of Fame

wyskJanuary 16, 2019

On December 6, 2018, 87-year-old mathematician Dr. Gladys West was presented with the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers award for her decades of contributio...

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“Ask Dr. Ruth”… A New Documentary Chronicling The Life Of America’s Most Famous Sex Therapist

wyskJanuary 11, 2019

When we think of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, we are reminded of late nights, huddled up to the radio, listening and learning things about sex we’d never hear in healt...

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The Little Moments: Middle School Educator Offers Valuable Lesson On Why Teaching Matters

Guest ContributorJanuary 11, 2019

By Casey Ainsworth - When teaching at the elementary or middle school level, teachers may not always see the fruits of their labor. Often times, it could be ye...

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Dear Sir – Don’t Let #MeToo Make You Afraid Of Me

Guest ContributorJanuary 11, 2019

By Arielle Lapiano - Something troubling has been happening to me lately. Men appear to be afraid of me. A male superior at work asked, “Is it okay to say that...

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In the words of Journalist Bettie Johnson Mbayo: “I tell the stories of rape survivors and the challenges they face seeking justice”

Guest ContributorJanuary 8, 2019

By UN Women - Award-winning journalist Bettie Johnson Mbayo from Frontpage Africa took a 16-hour motorbike ride last year through Southeastern Liberia to find ...

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Her Words, Her Actions: 10 Women Who Supercharged Our 2018 With Insight And Inspiration

wyskJanuary 7, 2019

Over the 365 days of 2018, we had the privilege to get to know hundreds of extraordinary women and tell their stories. Among this esteemed group, there were 10...

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Five Girls You Should Know Who Rocked The World In 2018 Through Their Actions And Words

wyskJanuary 4, 2019

Over the 365 days that made up 2018, we had the privilege to get to know a number of inspiring girls who are rockin' their corners of the world. Among this est...

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