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Jane Goodall sits in a pink chair in front of a podcast microphone for "Call Her Daddy"

Jane Goodall talks hope, aging, and great apes in new 'Call Her Daddy' interview

The 91-year-old even enjoyed a surprising birthday drink with host Alex Cooper.

Two photos side by side. On the left, Dylan Mulvaney is photographed with blond hair in a light pink sweater against a darker pink backdrop. On the right, a Lush bath bomb in the colors of the trans pride flag dissolves in water

Dylan Mulvaney was once a sales associate at Lush. Now, her bath bomb has raised $30K for trans advocacy

Lush has been a long-time supporter of queer and trans shoppers and employees.

Two photos side-by-side. On the right, Kat Abughazaleh, a woman with tan skin and blond hair, wears a black shirt and emerald green jacket, smiling outdoors. On the right, Kat and a young man stand at a table collecting food donations and hold up a campaign yard sign.

Gen-Z congressional candidate uses campaign funds to feed people in need: 'So much money gets wasted in politics'

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old running for Congress in Illinois, is spending her campaign dollars in a whole new way.

Three photos side by side. On the left, a silver necklaces with a pendant showing two hands. In the center, two cocktail glasses with a blue rim. On the right, a stack of beaded bracelets

27 Mother's Day Gifts That Give Back To Other Moms

These meaningful gifts will make any mom feel special, while also supporting other mothers and children in need.

Ilana Glazer smashes a vase in a purple rage room

Ilana Glazer, Calm host free rage room for moms: 'We don't need calm; we need community'

Mental health app Calm joined famously funny mom Ilana Glazer to initiate the “Not Calm Moms” club. Here’s how to join.

Barbara Papitto, an older white woman with short blond hair, gives a community member a bag of groceries at a donation drive

Millionaire donates $100M to housing, education nonprofits in honor of late husband

Barbara Papitto has spent the last five years supporting causes in her own community in Rhode Island.

Jane Goodall blows out the candles on a birthday cake

Colorado honors Jane Goodall's birthday with new 'Animals Matter' holiday

Governor Jared Polis shared the proclamation on April 3.

A group of 21 inmates sit in a computer lab under a banner that reads "Central California Women's Facility Media Center"

The world's largest women's prison is now home to an independent newspaper — written by and for inmates

The Paper Trail is amplifying the voices of incarcerated women at The Central California Women’s Facility.

Two photos side-by-side. On the left, Dacia Petrie sits on a leather booth wearing a pantsuit and glasses. On the right, a screenshot of the Black Nile app

Black woman develops 'Black Amazon' app to help shoppers find Black-owned businesses

Dacia Petrie’s Black Nile curates over 3,000 Black-owned businesses across 40+ categories.

Icons of things to celebrate for International Women's Day: business, sports, healthcare, science, filmmaking, engineering, innovation, STEM — all in the color purple, to represent the color theme

19 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is an annual celebration of the contributions of women around the world. We’ve put together the best ideas to help you celebrate on March 8th.

Women's History Month Quote Graphic: Well-behaved women seldom make history. — Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

54 Best Empowering Women's History Month Quotes

To honor this important month, we’ve compiled a list of inspiring quotes from influential women who have made their mark on the world.

32 Activities To Celebrate Women's History Month

Women’s History Month is a month-long celebration that kicks off on March 1st. We’ve put together the best ideas and activities to help you meaningfully celebrate it...