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Arts Mar 29

The women lighthouse keepers who saved countless lives from coast to coast

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Zoie Lambert

Arts Mar 22

Ida B. Wells, the daughter of two formerly enslaved people, journalist and civil rights leader
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A look inside the U.S. Mint’s creation of a quarter celebrating Ida B. Wells

This Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at a special series of quarters honoring notable American women. This is the final year of the program, and one of the coins for 2025 features journalist and civil rights activist Ida…

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Claire Mufson

Politics Mar 18

First lady Jill Biden and Maria Shriver smile as U.S. President Joe Biden gives a thumbs up after signing an executive order to expand and improve research on women's health during a Women's History Month reception at the the White House in Washington, U.S., March 18, 2024. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
WATCH: Biden hosts Women’s History Month event for advancing the study of women’s health

During a reception at the White House on Monday, he also chided Republicans for having “no clue about the power of women” and said they were “about to find out” come November’s election.

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

Science Mar 17

HiddenHistories
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The life and achievements of chemist Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar

Kevlar is a fiber that’s stronger than steel, and it’s revolutionized everything from military and police body armor to sports equipment. For our “Hidden Histories” series this Women’s History Month, we learn about Stephanie Kwolek, the pioneering researcher who invented…

By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Lana Green

Nation Mar 26

Hidden
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The life and legacy of Native photographer Jennie Ross Cobb

This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting figures whose contributions have often gone unseen. Tonight, we look back at the work of Jennie Ross Cobb, the first known female Native American photographer, who captured personal images of her community.

By John Yang, Claire Mufson

Mar 22

WATCH: Biden and First Lady Jill Biden mark Women’s History Month at White House event

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

First lady Jill Biden on Wednesday used a Women's History Month event at the White House to call on men to step up and fight to protect women's rights.

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Mar 19

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The career of Chien-Shiung Wu, the ‘First Lady of Physics’

By John Yang, Harry Zahn

This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting stories of women whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we look at the career of Chien-Shiung Wu, a 20th-century physicist who made indelible changes to her field.

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Mar 12

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The life of Frances Marion, a trailblazer for women in Hollywood

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Harry Zahn

This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting stories of success that have faded over time. Tonight, we look back at the life of Frances Marion, a pioneer in the film industry whose storied career made her one of the most prolific…

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Mar 05

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The story of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin

This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting stories of women whose accomplishments have often not received widespread attention. Today, we learn about NASA astronaut Ellen Ochoa, who became the first Hispanic woman to go to space in 1993.

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Feb 11

Smithsonian to show 120 orange statues of female scientists

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

The Smithsonian will commemorate Women's History Month in March by displaying 120 life-size neon orange statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.

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