The Female Quotient

In a village in Maharashtra, India, a new kind of school opened: for women ages 60 to 90 learning to read and write for the very first time. These women gather to learn the alphabet, read, write, learn math, and show up more confidently in their daily lives. Their childhoods looked very different, not spent in classrooms but in their homes, forced to take care of chores and household duties. Now, in bright pink uniforms, they’re finally experiencing the gift of education. It’s never too late to learn. 💗

“Mom, I am a rich man” and other Cher-isms to make your Saturday. 😌

Zitkála-Šá's work for Native American rights and opportunities was her lifelong mission. Against her family’s wishes, she attended school and went on to become a teacher herself. She reformed curriculums that only included Euro-American history, disregarding Native American culture. She carried that passion through the rest of her life as she worked to uphold and advocate for Native American culture, citizenship rights, educational opportunities, health care, and more. It was for these efforts that she was recognized in 2023. The U.S. government honored Zitkála-Šá in its American Women Quarters Program, which features trailblazing women on quarter coin designs. Join us as we celebrate #NativeAmericanHeritageDay.

It’s Thanksgiving weekend and that means we’re headed to see Wicked: For Good! In honor of the film, here’s a little tribute to one of our favorite iconic duos. Ariana Grande and her Nonna, Marjorie Grande, shared a close bond that stole our hearts. Nonna wasn’t just Ariana’s biggest supporter; she became a star in her own right. From red carpet appearances to concerts and screenings, her wit, wisdom, and warmth made her unforgettable. At 98, she became the oldest person ever on the Billboard Hot 100 with her spoken-word feature on Eternal Sunshine. And before passing at 99, she watched Ariana step into one of her dream roles in #Wicked. Here’s to the grandmothers who lift us up, make us brave, keep us grounded, and are always by our side.

THE BEST 👏 Tina could do it all. Happy birthday to the late legend 💕 #TinaTurner

As of last night, Robert Irwin is a Dancing with the Stars champion! ⭐️ But he has always been a champion of advocating for women's health issues. Everyone can understand and advocate for better health care for women. Answers and clear diagnoses help women live the lives they deserve. Thank you, Robert, for using your voice to reinforce the urgency behind women’s health reform and how to move from support on the sidelines to taking action. This isn’t just a women’s issue. It’s a human rights issue. #womenshealth #endometriosis #RobertIrwin

When you know your worth, you can build anything. Paige Lorenze, creator and founder of Dairy Boy, highlights the importance of knowing your value, treating every partnership as an opportunity, and approaching your work like a business deal. #FQLeaders

When “difficult” is used to describe a woman, it usually just means interesting, determined, opinionated, driven, expressive... Keep being difficult.

A health care hero risked her life to deliver life-saving vaccines to a 2-month old baby. Kamla Devi crosses mountains and raging rivers to bring vaccines to children who need protection from diseases like measles and chickenpox. In Himachal Pradesh, monsoons often cut off entire communities from basic care. Her bravery shows that access to care shouldn’t depend on geography and no one should be left behind.

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