Gender Equity

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July 22, 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are targeting gender parity in the same city in France where women made their Olympic…
December 6, 2022
Cuban officials announced on Monday that women boxers would be able to compete for the first time ever.
Queen Sugar thegrio.com
August 7, 2022
The acclaimed OWN drama series “Queen Sugar” is coming to an end, with its seventh and final season set to…
March 2, 2022
In honor of International Women’s Day, the iconic doll brand has launched a campaign to increase access to female role…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
March 1, 2022
Through their Archewell Foundation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are issuing grants to four organizations focused on advancing women.
Meghan Markle thegrio.com
October 31, 2021
Meghan Markle donated $25 Starbucks gift cards to employees of a U.S.-based nonprofit campaigning for greater equity in the workforce.
March 27, 2021
The NCAA and Emmert have faced a torrent of criticism over failing to provide equal amenities to the teams in…
Venus Williams thegrio.com
March 23, 2021
In a new essay, sports legend Venus Williams advocates for gender equality for the latest issue of British Vogue.
Jennifer King theGrio.com
February 10, 2020
The Washington Redskins reportedly hope to hire Jennifer King and make her the NFL’s first Black female full-time assistant coach.