Junko Tabei (1939-2016) was the first woman to summit Mount Everest. This month, we’re talking about movers and shakers:...
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Movers and Shakers: Helen Gibson
Helen Gibson (1892-1977) was Hollywood’s very first professional stuntwoman. Over the course of her career, she appeared in...
Movers and Shakers: Gwen Verdon
Gwen Verdon (1925-2000) was a true Broadway icon. Her status as a triple threat dancer, actor and singer earned her four Tony...
Movers and Shakers: Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers (1911-1995) was a classic American performer who dazzled the world with her talents for 65 years. From the...
Movers and Shakers: Esther Williams
Esther Williams (1921-2013) brought her prowess in the pool to the silver screen. She was a star athlete and Olympic hopeful in...
Movers and Shakers: Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen (1950-present) has had a long and eclectic career as a dancer, actress, choreographer and director. This month,...
code>STEM Education News — ScienceDaily Greater gender equality helps both women and men live longer
The first global study to investigate how gender equality may be associated with life expectancy has found that both women and...
Movers and Shakers: Cyd Charisse
Cyd Charisse (c. 1922-2008) was Hollywood royalty, and a dancer of mythic proportions. Though her screentime was fleeting, her...
Movers and Shakers: Bessie Stringfield
Bessie Stringfield (1911-1993) was the Motorcycle Queen of Miami, a woman who criss-crossed the US eight times over in her...
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