The Word is a collection of articles & stories crafted and curated by the women of The Fem Word as well as other contributors.
Egypt’s history is long - it has existed as a nation for over five thousand years, and throughout the centuries women have played a major role in the development and culture of this iconic land. From nearly-forgotten Pharaohs to bold and daring activists, Egyptian women have broken countless barriers in a country that can be as empowering as it is challenging for the people who live there.
Thumbnail credit to Miguel Ángel Sánchez, courtesy of TIME magazine.
Read MoreFor Women’s History Month, The Fem Word looks across the globe to highlight women who have changed the course of history. This article focuses on New Zealand: despite its relatively recent founding, it has been a trailblazer for women’s rights since the beginning. Just a few weeks ago, it became one of the first countries to provide free menstrual products to every one of its students. Check out this piece to read about three powerful women who have shaped New Zealand into the country it is today.
Read MoreFor the final week of Black History Month, The Fem Word travels back in time to highlight the first trailblazers. These women paved the path for their successors by challenging stereotypes and breaking barriers in a wide variety of spaces. From the first self-made Black female millionaire, to the first Black model to appear on the cover of British Vogue, this week’s featured women have left a long-lasting legacy.
Read MoreIt’s week three of The Fem Word’s Black History Month series, and TFW is highlighting Black women who have inspired generations. From the woman who helped invent the GPS system, to the first Black woman to become a judge in the United States in 1939 and the first Black model to appear on the cover of the U.S. edition of Vogue. These women have become role models in a variety of spaces including activism, fashion, sports, leadership, STEM, writing, culinary arts, and entertainment.
Read MoreIt’s week two of Black History Month and The Fem Word’s special tribute to the many important contributions of Black women continues. From activism to fashion, sports, leadership, STEM, writing, culinary arts, and entertainment..we’re highlighting it all! This week TFW is focusing on Black women who have made recent history.
Read MoreTo celebrate Black History Month and acknowledge the many important contributions that Black women have made throughout history, The Fem Word is highlighting Black women’s accomplishments in a variety of spaces — including activism, fashion, sports, leadership, STEM, writing, culinary arts, and entertainment. For week one, TFW is focusing on women who are making history now and will be remembered long into the future.
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