Raise a glass to RBG with the beer dedicated to her.
Samuel Adams is naming a new Belgian Brut IPA in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It’s part of the company’s annual contribution to the Pink Boots Society, a nonprofit for women in the brewing i…
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‘Grown-ish’ actress Yara Shahidi gets her own Barbie
When Barbie told 19-year-old Yara Shahidi that the company wanted to gift her a one-of-a-kind “shero” doll made in her likeness, the Grown-ish actress was stunned.
“It’s really surreal just because this was never within my realm of possibility….
Pornhub reveals what women are searching in honor of International Women’s Day
Friday is International Women’s Day, and Pornhub is on it.
They’ve just released some new findings about what women seek out when it comes to porn. Using anonymous data collected by Google Analytics, Pornhub is able to determine where women use…
Brie Larson gets emotional at ‘Captain Marvel’ premiere
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View More Brie Larson gets emotional at ‘Captain Marvel’ premiereLyft offers free rides through March for Women’s History Month
For riders trying to educate themselves this International Women’s Day or Women’s History Month, Lyft is offering discount codes to visit significant monuments, museums, statues, women-owned businesses, and more.
As part of Lyft’s promotion, the company is recognizing women both in history and still living and fighting for equity — no matter if through local government or a local business. Ride-hailing app users can get $10 off rides to places connected to women’s rights, fights, struggles, and achievements.
Former senior advisor to President Barack Obama Valerie Jarrett sits on Lyft’s board, so she shared some inspirational places in the capital city she recommends visiting, like the Rosa Parks statue. Read more…
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View More Lyft offers free rides through March for Women’s History MonthPowerful photo shows ‘Happy International Women’s Day’ being erased from university steps
An image showing security guards ordering a cleaner to wash away the words “Happy International Women’s Day” written on the steps of a building at Oxford University has sparked outrage online.
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The Rock taught his daughter about International Women’s Day, and she totally stole the show
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Dunno if you guys heard, Thursday was International Women’s Day.
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One the day Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson released an Instagram video of himself teaching his daughter some key phrases.
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Cities worldwide have outfitted their buildings with magenta lights to commemorate women on International Women’s Day.
Here are some of the globe’s most iconic landmarks, honoring women with bright lights and projected messages.
Spain
Madrid’s Neptune fountain turns pink for International Women’s Day #8deMarzoHuelgaFeminista pic.twitter.com/YM2cZOMTno
— Sara Houlison (@SaraHoulison) March 8, 2018
Spain saw one of its biggest public demonstrations in history as an estimated 5 million people striked across the country, according to The Guardian. The millions of women workers protested machismo culture and workplace harassment. Madrid’s Neptune Fountain was lit up in magenta in honor of the strike. Read more…
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March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of women and to raise awareness for issues that still affect women worldwide.
To mark the day we’ve highlighted the young women making a difference with their activism and laid out everything you need to know about International Women’s Day.
Several brands are making statements of solidarity. Sometimes corporate celebrations of feminism fall through — just look at McDonald’s, which decided to flip its golden arches to a “W” instead of providing paid maternity leave. Read more…
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Freeform is celebrating International Women’s Day in the best way
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Women are always saying sorry, but how often do we really need to? To celebrate International Women’s Day, Freeform is bleeping the word ‘sorry’ to encourage women to stop apologizing when they don’t need to.
From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. EST, Freeform will edit out nearly 50 utterances of “sorry” on shows including grown-ish, The Bold Type, and Alone Together. According to a network press release, this is to encourage women “to be unapologetically bold, daring, confident and powerful. In the spirit of International Women’s Day, Freeform is encouraging its viewers to raise their voices for equality.” Read more…
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View More Freeform is celebrating International Women’s Day in the best wayMcDonalds flipped its golden arches for International Women’s Day and received a torrent of Twitter burns
The Quarter Pounder would like women to know he cares.
To celebrate International Women’s Day, McDonalds decided to offer paid maternity leave flip their brand logo upside down, turning the infamous “M” into a “W.” The “W” stands for women.
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7 inspiring young activists to follow on International Women’s Day
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International Women’s Day is an annual, global event that pushes for women’s rights. In today’s political climate, there’s a lot to be done in achieving equality.
Feminism isn’t all pink hats and snappy tweets — to be an intersectional feminist, you need to acknowledge the many levels of inequality that affect women worldwide.
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From young women fighting for access to clean water to those advocating for gun control or acceptance and trans rights, here are seven young activists you should know about for International Women’s Day. Read more…
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