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).
View ArticleNancy 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.
View ArticleWatch 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).
View ArticleMAKERS.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:...
View ArticleOn 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...
View ArticleHappy 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...
View ArticleGoogle 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...
View ArticleCelebrating 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...
View ArticleMAKERS 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...
View ArticleHennas 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View Article#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...
View ArticleThe F Word: Its Celebrity Friends and Foes
Scary to some, awesome to others, the F word is always a provocative one.
View ArticleA 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.
View Article#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...
View ArticleThe 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,...
View Article#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...
View ArticleMAKERS 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.
View ArticleVerizon 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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