Nonprofits aim to get women noticed by hirers with free shoot for online résumé profile photos
Several women took one step closer to their next job Wednesday with professional headshots arranged by The Loop Lab, a nonprofit that seeks to empower people of color to go into the media arts, and YWCA Cambridge.
The scrutiny of Kamala Harris
As vice president, Kamala Harris cannot outshine Joe Biden or disappear in his shadow. She is set up for failure at the border, her blunders magnified, her victories muted.
See our Women’s History Month movie picks, Prince-Bythewood fare and ‘Return to Seoul’
These looks at what’s on screens in the coming week include Gina Prince-Bythewood retrospective at The Brattle, “Citizen Kane” in Kendall Square and reviews of the new “Return to Seoul” and “The Strays” on Netflix. But we lead off with six movies for Women’s History Month.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from ‘Obitchuary’ pod to true tales of the bizarre
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, the entertainment goes from “Murder Your Employer” to The Moth storytelling, with lots of poetry, music and film, as well as readings that include female desire and Catherine J. Turco’s “Harvard Square: A Love Story.”
Girls can’t slide on gravel or swing in the dark, but they can call for better playing fields – again
Cambridge girls’ softball league can’t file a Title IX complaint, but players have advocated for years for better fields. For the first time, city officials and recreation department staff are beginning to listen.
‘Women Talking’: Impressive cast elevates hideous crime into a debate about freedom
Sarah Polley’s ambitious adaptation of Miriam Toews’ novel is a poignant contemplation about women, their systemic subjugation and ultimately the union of sisterhood that enables them to stand and fight male oppression – which in this case packs a heinous, criminal twist.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from ‘Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll’ to a Poetry Brothel
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s a book on the “Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll” as well as more music to hear, a Poetry Brothel as well as more basic readings, nature walks and museums, labor history and “Lovefool” and holiday happenings from shopping strolls to drag shows.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from comedy to a way to ‘Smash the Patriarchy’
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s laughs at a “Best of the Boston Comedy Festival” showcase, action at a Smash the Patriarchy! Abortion Fundraiser and plenty of music, drama, art, literature and science in between.
LabCentral’s Golden Ticket prizes to founders unlock life sciences that lack in ‘Biodiversity’
LabCentral Ignite’s Golden Ticket program awards companies founded by women and people of color to help “solve for underrepresentation” in biotech industries.
Letter about Cambridge Birth Center reopening says only that CHA is getting expert assessment
The optimism over a reopening of the Cambridge Birth Center shown at a Wednesday rally was overblown or at least premature, according to a letter sent to city councillors.
