Tag: women
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The responsibility of being a feminist icon – 100 Women, BBC World Service
For many, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie became famous when her Ted Talk, ‘We should all be feminists’ was featured in Beyonce’s song Flawless, but her books have been translated into over 30 languages around the world. Subscribe – https://www.youtube.com/bbcworldservice In an exclusive BBC 100 Women interview, the Nigerian writer talks about the responsibilities that come with being seen as a feminist “icon” by many. She also…
The dress unifying women around the world – BBC News
The Red Dress is a global collaborative embroidery project that took 11 years to complete. Artist, Kirstie Macleod started the project to gather women’s voices from around the world in one art project. 234 women and 5 men from around the globe took part in the project, each embroidering a part of the dress with an image that represented them. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #BBCNews
The viral basketball star changing views on Muslim women in sport – BBC News
Jamad Fiin’s basketball videos have racked up millions of views online. The college athlete from Boston, USA, is using her new found fame to inspire a new generation of players by running her own basketball camps. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Basketball #BBCNews
Climate change: Zimbabwe women swap breeding cattle for goats
There is an area in Zimbabwe known for its erratic rainfall, poor soil and very high temperatures. And that combination is not good for agriculture. But as Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Binga, some women are now turning to breeding goats, known for surviving dry conditions. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera…