As the first Hmong American Olympian, Sunisa Lee is making history at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Having participated in US Gymnastics National Championships since 2018, Sunisa lee is a now a decorated athlete expected to thrive during this year's games. thefemword.world/her-story/olym…

This year’s Olympic Games will mark the first year surfers will compete in the world's largest athletic competition. Though it will be the first time surfers are competing in the Olympics, many badass female surfers have already won global competitions. thefemword.world/the-word/four-…

Champion swimmer Katie Ledecky won the first Olympic gold medal in the women's 1500 meter freestyle last night for Team USA with an incredible time of 15:37.34. #TokyoOlympics2021 #GOAT #KatieLedecky cbssports.com/olympics/news/…

Champion gymnast Sunisa Lee took home a gold medal in the women's all-around gymnastics competition, becoming a star in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. To learn more about Sunisa's journey, check out this story on The Fem Word website. #Champion #SunisaLee thefemword.world/her-story/olym…

Out of the eleven medals won by Canada in the Tokyo Olympics so far, all were won by women. This year, women make up 60% of the 317 athletes part of Team Canada, compared to 37% in 1984. #TeamCanada #WomenInSports #Olympics2020Tokyo usatoday.com/story/sports/o…

Earlier this week, at 30 years old, Hidilyn Diaz lifted a combined weight of 224 kilograms, earning herself a gold medal. This makes Diaz the first athlete from the Philippines to ever win gold at the Olympics. #TokyoOlympics2020 cnn.com/2021/07/27/wor…

Tamyra Mensah-Stock is the first Black woman in the world to win a gold medal in Olympic wrestling, and her opponent Oborududu became the first wrestler of any gender to win an Olympic medal for Nigeria. usatoday.com/story/sports/o…

After winning a bronze medal in the 400m race, Allyson Felix has become the most decorated female track athlete in history. She ran her second fastest time ever today, bringing her total medal count to 10 across 5 Olympic games. #allysonfelix #Tokyo2020 cnn.com/world/live-new…

Allyson Reneau, a director of NASA's "Explore Mars" program helped 10 girls who are a part of Afghanistan's all-girls robotics team evacuate from Afghanistan. #afghanistanwomen cnn.com/world/live-new…

Kathy Hochul, who is set to become New York's first female governor, has selected two other female top aides to join her in the executive office. She selected Karen Persichilli Keogh to become secretary to the governor and Elizabeth Fine as her counsel. nytimes.com/2021/08/23/nyr…

Popular social media influencer Angie is challenging typical beauty conventions on Douyin, the Chinese version of Tik Tok. She hopes to help young girls feel less pressured to abide by traditional beauty ideals. cnn.com/style/article/…

On this #VeteransDay, it’s an honor and privilege to share the story of Colonel Eugenia Guilmartin. She has served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Korea, and right here in America. Thank you for your service🙏🏽 Read more: thefemword.world/her-story/colo…

Dr. Vijay Varma was on active duty + reserves as U.S. Navy Commander during the Vietnam War and beyond from 1969-2007. He had just come to the United States as a new immigrant from India and proudly served this country. Thank you dad…and to all who have served🙏🏽 #veteransday

The Fem Word started w/an idea: sharing true personal stories of women from around the world b/c the power of storytelling unites us as human beings. Grateful for our family, friends, and you - our supporters from all over the world. #HappyThanksgiving thefemword.world/the-word/the-f…

In the 1990s, Pashtana Durrani grew up in a refugee camp after fleeing from the Taliban in Afghanistan. Today at 23, she’s the founder of LEARN, a non-profit empowering girls in Afghanistan through education👸🏽 thefemword.world/her-story/pash… #letafghangirlslearn #Afghanistan #thefemword

“Know that you are unique and that's what makes you beautiful..”~Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, the new Miss Universe 2021..the third Indian woman to win the title!Congratulations #HarnaazSandhu💥👸🏽 #missuniverse #missindia #mu2021 #india #muwinner @laradutta sushmita sen @missuniverse

It's not a Sari...it's a Lehenga. It's easy to just label things that are commonly known, but today it's more important than ever to realize that TRUE #representationmatters. As producers Rohi Pandya and I can help with authentic storytelling HBO Max Sarah Jessica Parker vogue.in/fashion/conten…

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1 in 5 girls in America will miss school while on their period b/c they lack access to menstrual products. MD’s newly passed HB205 mandates that public middle/high schools provide products at no cost to all menstruators. Learn more: bit.ly/34fsL77 #periodpoverty #hb205

#SXSW! As a tv & film producer it feels SO good to be having brilliant conversations about #representation…and actually make shit happen🌟 #DEI #speaker #austin #sxsw2022 TheFemWord Non-Obvious Company 🔜 #SXSW Rohit Bhargava Chhavi Arya Bhargava 🌈 Jennifer Brown (she/hers)