The Fem Word Vol. 67

CURATING STORIES OF BOLD WOMEN IN CREATIVE SPACES.

weekly dose of female excellence ahead xx

Mental Health Awareness Month

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many new and pregnant moms to feel anxiety and uncertainty about the future. In fact, the Medical University of South Carolina is seeing a surge in the amount of pregnant women and new mothers seeking mental health services during this global pandemic due to social isolation, financial stress, and health concerns. Read More

Middle East and North Africa

Women in Arab countries make up for 34-57% of STEM graduates. However, the proportion of women in the workforce in 13 out of 15 Arab countries remains among the lowest in the world. Female tech entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds share what motivated them to launch their businesses, as well as obstacles they encountered on their journey.

Oh baby!

Baby Magnolia is the first adopted Gerber Spokesbaby in the company’s history. She was chosen from over 327,000 entries, and will be featured on the company's social media channels and in its ad campaigns throughout 2020. Read More

I just called to say, “I Love You”

Anna Jarvis, the woman who founded Mother’s Day in the U.S. over a century ago, was horrified by the commercialization of the day. The original sentimental intent Jarvis had was for mothers’ work to be recognized and commemorated. She went on to spend her life and money fighting the commercialization of Mother’s Day. Read More

Shecession

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on an economic crisis unlike anything we have seen since the Great Depression. In April, fifty-five percent of jobs lost were held by women..and a disproportionate of those were nonwhite faces. In other words...it’s a “Shecession”.

Seeing is Believing

Lash Nolen is the first...and last... black woman to become class president at Harvard Medical School. Nolen laments, “you can’t be what you can’t see”, and wants to have policies in place for black women to have a fair chance to be the best. Read More

Taylor…the show must go on

Her "Lover Fest" Tour was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Taylor Swift fans will be treated to the "Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert," from her previous show in Paris instead. The concert is set to air on May 17 on ABC. Read More

Corona and Kids

Stefanie Trilling, a mom of two from New York, is on a mission to make the pandemic a little less intimidating for kids by recreating the covers of classic children's books. Her new series explains the coronavirus pandemic to children, and includes cute titles like “Cloudy with a Chance of Panic Hoarding”, "The Magic School Bus Explores COVID Testing", and "Green Eggs and Wash Your Hands." Read More