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THE MAKERS DOCUMENTARY

MAKERS: Women Who Make America will tell the story of the women’s movement for the first time in a landmark three-hour PBS documentary, to air February 26th at 8pm (check with local listings here).

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Nancy Pelosi, Dolores Huerta, Muriel Siebert, and Karen Nussbaum join MAKERS

Four new groundbreaking women joined our MAKERS community—two of whom achieved firsts in their fields and two of whom founded trailblazing organizations. 

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Watch The Official Trailer - MAKERS: Women Who Make America

We're very excited to share the official trailer for the film MAKERS: Women Who Make America, which will premiere on PBS February 26, 2013 (check your local listings). 

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MAKERS.com Turns One Year Old!

It's our one year birthday! And we're so proud that as of today, MAKERS.com shares the stories of more than 175 women, a number that will grow as we add new stories each week!  Additionally, MAKERS:...

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On This Day In Women's History: May 10th

As Gloria Steinem said, "Women have always been an equal part of the past. We just haven't been a part of history."MAKERS wants to fill in that gap little by little. We'll start with looking back one...

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Happy Mother's Day! 10 Quotes From MAKERS On Their Mothers

Happy Mother's Day! MAKERS is happy to take this opportunity to honor what it means to be a mother and the impact mothers and motherhood have on the incredible women who make up MAKERS.com. From...

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Google I/O: 7 Techmakers and a Microphone

At MAKERS, we get super excited when we see women motivating other women in the tech industry. So we're beyond excited to tune-in to Google I/O Session, 7 Techmakers and a Microphone.The event will...

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Celebrating Judy Blume's Amazing Career Through the Years

Judy Blume has dared to address the taboos of puberty and nascent sexuality for more than four decades, and she has been a funny and knowing voice for children and adolescents—particularly for girls...

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MAKERS DECEMBER: Reflection

"The road was new to me, as roads always are, going back." - Sarah Orne JewettAs we turn the corner into December, we look back on 2013 and reflect on the road we traveled.It's been an incredibly...

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Hennas Bring Beauty to Women's Hair Loss

In an inspiring effort to handle hair loss, women wear regal crowns to move passed their pain and feel empowered.Henna Heals, a Canadian non-profit, provides a stunning alternative to women who've lost...

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The Women of Cannes 2014

Since its start last Wednesday, we've seen the designer dresses and classy couples in attendance at the Cannes Film Festival.  But the event also has a few important players who have yet to be doused...

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#ThrowbackThursday: Pat Foote, Retired Army General

As Memorial Day approaches, we're dedicating this #ThrowbackThursday to our MAKER Pat Foote, who is a retired United States Army general. A groundbreaker of a veteran, she holds many firsts for women...

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The F Word: Its Celebrity Friends and Foes

Scary to some, awesome to others, the F word is always a provocative one.  

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A MAKER You Should Know: Angela Salinas

For Memorial Day, our MAKER You Should Know this week is Angela Salinas.  Salinas is a retired Major General of the US Marine Corps and a role model for women in the armed forces.  

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#YesAllWomen but #NotAllMen: Two Shootings and a Social Media Movement

After two shootings aimed at women in one weekend, the country has responded with a social media movement around women's issues.  The hashtag #YesAllWomen has gone viral, amassing 1.5 million tweets so...

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The Daily 5

Here's the top 5 stories in women's news! 1. Pregnant Pakistani woman is stoned to death by her family after marrying a man of whom they did not approve. Her father, brothers and other family members,...

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#ThrowBackThursday: Most Powerful MAKERS

In honor of the Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women, we are dedicating this week's #ThrowBackThursday to the 12 MAKERS on the list.  Our 12 MAKERS come from all different backgrounds and have pushed...

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MAKERS Movie Stars: Shapers of TV and Film

MAKERS knows some awesome actresses, like Zooey Deschanel, Ellen DeGeneres, and Diahann Carroll, who have shaped the course of TV and film history.

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Daily 5

Here's the Daily 5 for Friday!

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Verizon Launches Campaign to Support Girls in STEM

Verizon is working with MAKERS and the Verizon Foundation to #InspireHerMind and encourage more girls to get involved in the high-tech STEM fields.

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