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Women empowerment has never been more crucial than it is today. See the most important stories about women's rights and equality around the world as well as profiles of the badass women who are leading the charge.

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“A teacher can make learning fun and still make a difference.”

SEEN: How This Memphis Teacher Makes His Students Feel Special 

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Multiple states across the U.S. have passed legislation banning race-based hair discrimination as a result of the C.R.O.W.N Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.”

What Is The CROWN Act And Why Is It Important Now?

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Amanda Gorman has continually captured our attention amidst an already momentous Inauguration day and again at Super Bowl LV as Americans gathered around their TVs to watch.

Op-Ed: Amanda Gorman Inspired the Country. It is Time to Listen to Young Women

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Simone Williams’ voluminous locks have broken an impressive world record.

New York City Woman Breaks Guinness World Record For Largest Afro

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The iconic Green Army Men figurines will now be available in another version as women, thanks to a request from a 7-year-old girl in Little Rock, Arkansas.

A Girl Asked Toy Companies To Make Green Army Women, And One Actually Did

The 63rd annual Grammy Awards nominations released Tuesday carried some major firsts for women artists.

Grammys: Women Take Over These Categories For The First Time Ever

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Though social media has brought about plenty of hilarious trends, viral dances, and sassy political pranks, it is also responsible for spreading diet, eating, and fitness trends that may be unsubstantiated or harmful — especially for viewers who are dealing with eating disorders.

“Let’s Eat Together”: TikTok Users Aim To Help Teens With Eating Disorders

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Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) all claimed reelection victories in their respective House races Tuesday.

All Four Women Of The Squad Win Reelection

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A commemorative statue of late Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be unveiled in her hometown next year.

Statue Of Late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg To Be Unveiled In Her Hometown

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A West Virginia woman gave the first-ever testimony about having an abortion during the final day of Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

West Virginia Mother Shares First-Ever Abortion Story During A SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing

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TikTokers are celebrating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) by posting makeup videos over audio of her powerful response to a verbal attack by a colleague earlier this year.

TikTokers' Makeup Videos Feature AOC’s Powerful Response To Rep. YoHo's Sexist Attack

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivers her powerful speech on the House floor July 23, 2020

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s speech from the House floor on Thursday, in which she called out Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL) who accosted her on the Capitol steps and subsequently offered up a -non-apology, resonated with countless women, who have historically been forced to excuse misogyny from men.

SEEN: How This Memphis Teacher Makes His Students Feel Special

“A teacher can make learning fun and still make a difference.”

What Is The CROWN Act And Why Is It Important Now?

July 3 is National CROWN Day, supported by Dove to advocate for the CROWN Act which has been signed into law in multiple states. It works to protect people from race-based hair discrimination at a job or school.

Op-Ed: Amanda Gorman Inspired the Country. It is Time to Listen to Young Women

In a backdrop of unprecedented challenge, fear, and animosity, here is a young woman who is willing to step into difficult truths and call on America to choose a compassionate way forward, her medium just happens to be poetry.

New York City Woman Breaks Guinness World Record For Largest Afro

Brooklyn fashion designer Simone Williams has broken the Guinness World Record for largest women’s afro with hair that is 4’ 10’’ in circumference.

A Girl Asked Toy Companies To Make Green Army Women, And One Actually Did

Vivian Lord asked toymakers why the iconic toy soldiers weren’t available as women — and BMC Toys made the nonexistent figurines a reality.

Grammys: Women Take Over These Categories For The First Time Ever

Women artists were recognized in some of the most historically male-dominated categories, and Beyoncé scored the most nominations overall.

“Let’s Eat Together”: TikTok Users Aim To Help Teens With Eating Disorders

To combat the harmful eating and diet content often found on social media, TikTok users are creating content that promotes body positivity and aims to help those experiencing eating disorders.

All Four Women Of The Squad Win Reelection

The dynamic group of women of color, Reps. AOC, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, and Ayanna Pressley, have been reelected for a second two-year term to the House of Representatives.

Statue Of Late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg To Be Unveiled In Her Hometown

The statue will be unveiled next March in celebration of Women’s History Month and Ginsburg’s posthumous 88th birthday.

West Virginia Mother Shares First-Ever Abortion Story During A SCOTUS Confirmation Hearing

“Who I am today is only possible because, at 16 years old, I had access to an abortion.”

TikTokers' Makeup Videos Feature AOC’s Powerful Response To Rep. YoHo's Sexist Attack

The videos celebrate AOC’s iconic July 2020 speech, in which she addressed the toxic consequences for others of Yoho’s actions and the sexism women regularly face.

AOC’s Powerful House Speech About Sexism/ Misogyny Resonates With Countless Women

AOC’s impactful speech has drawn praise from women, who have commended her for recognizing Rep. Ted Yoho’s aggression as well as the sexism women face at work and in their everyday lives.