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Womens History Month

All articles tagged with #womens history month

space-exploration1 year ago

"Empowering Insights from Women Space Leaders and Astronauts in Aerospace Engineering"

Over 50 women space leaders shared words of inspiration and advice, reflecting on the progress made by women in the space industry and the challenges still to overcome. From astronauts to CEOs, they emphasized the importance of authenticity, resilience, and diversity in shaping the future of space exploration. Their messages encourage women to embrace their unique perspectives, pursue their passions, and empower others to join and succeed in the space industry.

space1 year ago

"NASA's First Female Chief Engineer Plans Moon Orbit Space Station"

Teresa Kinney, NASA Kennedy Space Center's first female chief engineer, is working on the Gateway lunar space station project, aiming to support Artemis program landing missions on the moon. She discusses her career journey, educational background, and her role as chief engineer, emphasizing the importance of diversity and outreach in inspiring the next generation of space engineers and scientists.

culture1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts Over Disney's 'Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae' for Women's History Month"

Disney's decision to sell a "Minnie Kitchen Sink Sundae" for Women's History Month has sparked backlash, with critics arguing that the product's association with a kitchen sink perpetuates harmful gender stereotypes. The redesign of the iconic Mickey’s Kitchen Sink Sundae, featuring a sink shaped like Minnie Mouse's dress, has been criticized for implying that women belong in the kitchen, particularly during a month intended to honor women's accomplishments. The move has drawn widespread criticism online, with many expressing disappointment and calling for better ways to celebrate and uplift women. The controversy highlights the ongoing impact of gender stereotypes and the importance of challenging them during Women's History Month and beyond.

entertainment1 year ago

"Barbie Introduces Role Model Dolls for International Women's Day"

Barbie celebrates International Women's Day and its 65th birthday by adding new dolls to its Role Models collection, featuring real-life singers and actresses such as Viola Davis, Shania Twain, Helen Mirren, and Kylie Minogue. These one-of-a-kind dolls are meant to inspire girls with remarkable women's stories, and other honorees include Lila Avilés, Maira Gomez, Nicole Fujita, and Enissa Amani.

entertainment2 years ago

Joe Rogan ridicules Miller Lite's 'woke' apology for bikini ads.

Joe Rogan and guest Jack Carr mocked a Miller Lite commercial that apologized for featuring women in bikinis in their ads, calling it "crazy" and "stupid." The ad was originally released for Women's History Month and touted the historic role of women in beer brewing. Miller Lite used the ad to launch their "Bad $#!T to Good $#!T" campaign, where they would buy up old marketing materials to turn them into compost for female hops farmers. Rogan defended old ads that used scantily-clad women to sell the product and criticized identity politics.