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Jill Biden says the nation's top teachers will be recognized at their own White House state dinner
Read full article: Jill Biden says the nation's top teachers will be recognized at their own White House state dinnerJill Biden says that when the nation's top teachers visit the White House this year, they'll be recognized at their own state dinner.
Jill Biden wrote children's book about her White House cat, Willow, that will be published in June
Read full article: Jill Biden wrote children's book about her White House cat, Willow, that will be published in JuneJill Biden has written a children's book about her White House cat, Willow, that will be published in June.
16-year-old becomes first female junior firefighter for Big Island Volunteer Fire Department
Read full article: 16-year-old becomes first female junior firefighter for Big Island Volunteer Fire DepartmentIn a job traditionally dominated by men, a spark of inspiration ignites as 16-year-old Ashley Goff paves her own path and is breaking barriers for a generation of women in the field of firefighting.
Women’s History Month: Katharine Graham’s legacy continues on through Graham Media Group
Read full article: Women’s History Month: Katharine Graham’s legacy continues on through Graham Media GroupThe movie "The Post" has several stellar actors, but it's the story the movie tells -- the life of Katharine -- that we believe led to its Oscar nomination for best picture.
This is how International Women’s Day came into existence, and how it’s celebrated around the globe
Read full article: This is how International Women’s Day came into existence, and how it’s celebrated around the globeInternational Women's Day is a day that recognizes and upholds the achievements of women around the world, as well as promotes gender equality.
Pulaski County Chair Laura Walters talks about women leading in government
Read full article: Pulaski County Chair Laura Walters talks about women leading in governmentPulaski County Chair Laura Walters talks about March being Women's History Month, and focusing on leaders in the workplace and government.
WATCH LIVE: Pres. Biden, First Lady, VP Harris to host Women’s History Month reception
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Pres. Biden, First Lady, VP Harris to host Women’s History Month receptionPresident Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to host a reception to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Groundout that was groundbreaking: Woman makes history by playing in college baseball game
Read full article: Groundout that was groundbreaking: Woman makes history by playing in college baseball gameOn Friday, a woman from Brown University became the first to ever play in a Division I college baseball game.
Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears breaking barriers as first woman to serve in position
Read full article: Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears breaking barriers as first woman to serve in positionVirginia's Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears was elected as the first woman to serve in this role back in 2021.
Virginia Tech launches a virtual timeline of women’s impact on campus over the past century
Read full article: Virginia Tech launches a virtual timeline of women’s impact on campus over the past centuryIn honor of Women’s History Month, the university is paying tribute to the legacy they left behind.
How a class assignment inspired a Lynchburg woman’s baking career featuring multiple Food Network appearances
Read full article: How a class assignment inspired a Lynchburg woman’s baking career featuring multiple Food Network appearancesTarsha Joyner, affectionately referred to as Mrs. Joy, said it was never a dream of hers to own her own business. Instead, it was something that just happened.
How much do you know about some of the most famous women in history?
Read full article: How much do you know about some of the most famous women in history?March marks Women’s History Month, and the world has spent the past few weeks highlighting and remembering some of the most famous achievements by women throughout the course of history.
15 women-founded products we could all use in our lives
Read full article: 15 women-founded products we could all use in our livesWhether it’s relaxing, getting in a much-needed workout or being productive, as women, it’s nice to take that break for ourselves when we’re able -- even if we have to make the time.
Aviatrix Jackie Cochran is the most fascinating woman you’ve never heard of
Read full article: Aviatrix Jackie Cochran is the most fascinating woman you’ve never heard ofJacqueline Cochran was a record-breaking aviatrix, entrepreneur and political mover and shaker who was close enough with President Lindon B. Johnson he refused to let her call him Mr. President.
Katharine Graham’s legacy continues living through Graham Media Group
Read full article: Katharine Graham’s legacy continues living through Graham Media GroupThe movie "The Post" has several stellar actors, but it's the story the movie tells -- the life of Katharine -- that we believe led to its Oscar nomination for best picture.
Young women on track to become first female Eagle Scouts in the Roanoke Valley
Read full article: Young women on track to become first female Eagle Scouts in the Roanoke ValleySALEM, Va. – Two years ago, the Boy Scouts of America program, known as the Boy Scouts, became Scouts BSA and opened their more than century-old program to girls. Now, French, Filer and other young women who joined two years ago are working hard to make their mark again, this time as female Eagle Scouts. Filer, French, Danielle Davis, Ashley Patterson and Sophia Bone of Troop 51G are all on track to be the first female Eagle Scouts in the Roanoke Valley. There are several girls across the region and country who will also become Eagle Scouts. AdThere are 40 opportunities for elementary-age girls to join Cub Scouts in Southwest Virginia.
11 women who should already be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Read full article: 11 women who should already be in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameWhile the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is known for celebrating excellence in music history, it’s not know for celebrating musicians of a certain category: Women.
These women have won the most medals in Olympic history
Read full article: These women have won the most medals in Olympic historyThe title of the most-decorated athlete ever belongs to United States swimmer Michael Phelps, who won 28 medals competing in five different Summer Olympics from 2000 to 2016. But there are so many highly decorated female Olympians, too.
43 years ago, Sandra Day O’Connor blazed a historic trail for women in the legal profession
Read full article: 43 years ago, Sandra Day O’Connor blazed a historic trail for women in the legal professionSandra Day O’Connor not only had a degree from one of the most prestigious universities in the world -- Stanford University in California -- but also a law degree she earned from the same institution in just two years.
31 photos you’ve probably never seen, showing Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad history
Read full article: 31 photos you’ve probably never seen, showing Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad historyHarriet Tubman did so much for others -- she escaped slavery and went on to become a leading abolitionist, leading enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.
Radford University students call out fraternity men for not attending rape prevention program
Read full article: Radford University students call out fraternity men for not attending rape prevention programRADFORD (WSLS 10) - Controversy erupted at Radford University after a sexual assault prevention program attracted a lopsided crowd. The student-led council over campus sororities, the Panhellenic Council, mandated every sorority sister to attend. Panhellenic Council president Kaitlyn Julien said she received hundreds of calls and text messages from outraged sorority members. "I definitely think it's just as important, if not more important, to the men," Craig said. The Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council all contributed money to bring the Men Can Stop Rape program to Radford University.