Female trailblazers in STEM get their own Barbie dolls
Careers in STEM make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But women are still vastly underrepresented.
Donors contribute over $55 million for new Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
Melinda Gates, Walmart billionaire Alice Walton, and Target are among the supporters who have made donations to the museum.
Women's History Month 2023 celebrates ‘women who tell our stories’
Women’s History Month in March 2023 aims to celebrate women "in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, and more."
Outpost Makers Market highlights women in business
March is Women's History Month, and Outpost hosted a Makers Market at all four locations over the weekend to help showcase women-owned businesses in the area.
Women's History Month: Breweries raise awareness for inclusion
Throughout the month of March, female beer reps from the five different breweries and distributors are partnering with some women buyers and bar owners from all over the region to put on nine unique events that will celebrate Women’s Month
International Women's Day 2022 asks: Will you help #BreakTheBias?
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
Milwaukee Discovery World Girls & STEM celebrates Women's History Month
An event celebrating Women’s History Month took place at Discovery World Sunday, encouraging the women of the future.
Smithsonian debuts 120 statues for Women’s History Month
The “#IfThenSheCan — The Exhibit” features 3D-printed statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.
Women’s History Month: Caregivers, frontline workers focus of 2022 theme
This year’s theme is “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” paying tribute to women caregivers and frontline workers.
Free Food Festival serves community, honors women in Milwaukee
The Free Food Festival at Sherman Phoenix is offering help to those in need while fostering support for women-owned businesses during Women's History Month.
Milwaukee Girls' Day celebrates Women's History Month virtually
To celebrate Women's History Month, the City of Milwaukee and all of the women on the Common Council hosted the 11th annual Girls' Day.
US Air Force celebrates Women’s History Month with all-female C-17 flights
The C-17 aircraft took off March 17 from Joint Base Charleston and flew to Pope Army Airfield, where they picked up female paratroopers.
Michelle Obama, Katherine Johnson, Mia Hamm to be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame
Former first lady Michelle Obama, NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson and soccer icon Mia Hamm are among the inductees for the 2021 class of the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
Third Space brewers proud to be doing things 'Like a Girl'
A beer designed by women, made by women – to be served to everyone. That’s what a team of people over at Third Space Brewing are working on Monday.
Biden signs executive orders aimed at gender equity on International Women’s Day
President Joe Biden is set to give remarks Monday to mark International Women’s Day alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
COVID pandemic has women 'contemplating leaving the workforce'
The founder of New Sage Strategies says women are feeling a lot of weight on their shoulders as the pandemic has put stress on families and homes.
Woman joins just a handful of female beer brewers in Brew City
A few years ago, there were only two female brewers in the Milwaukee area, but now, one more has joined their ranks.
Maia Chaka becomes 1st Black woman named to NFL's officiating staff
The National Football League announced Friday Chaka would be joining its roster of game officials for the 2021 season. She’s the first Black woman to join the league’s officiating staff.