US Air Force celebrates Women’s History Month with all-female C-17 flights
The C-17 aircraft took off March 17 from Joint Base Charleston and flew to Pope Army Airfield, where they picked up female paratroopers.
Michelle Obama, Katherine Johnson, Mia Hamm to be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame
Former first lady Michelle Obama, NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson and soccer icon Mia Hamm are among the inductees for the 2021 class of the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
10-year-old honors women’s achievements with 'The Yellow Roses' project
In honor of International Women’s Day, 10-year-old Carolyn Deol has started "The Yellow Roses" project in honor of women who have paved the way.
Biden signs executive orders aimed at gender equity on International Women’s Day
President Joe Biden is set to give remarks Monday to mark International Women’s Day alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
Maia Chaka becomes 1st Black woman named to NFL's officiating staff
The National Football League announced Friday Chaka would be joining its roster of game officials for the 2021 season. She’s the first Black woman to join the league’s officiating staff.
Mattel releases Eleanor Roosevelt Barbie doll before International Women's Day
First lady Eleanor Roosevelt gets honored in the Barbie Inspiring Women collector line.
How Dr. Marissa Pei became the ‘Asian Oprah'
Her fans say she’s funny, insightful, and inspiring, so much so they’ve dubbed her the 'Asian Oprah.' But for Dr. Marissa Pei, the accolade hasn’t always been easy to accept.
The District Fishwife: Meet DC's first female fishmonger Fiona Lewis
Fishmonger Fiona Lewis can’t remember a time when fishing hasn’t been a part of her life.
Meet DC’s first female fishmonger Fiona Lewis
Fishmonger Fiona Lewis can’t remember a time when fishing hasn’t been a part of her life.
Sheila Johnson: The Renaissance Woman
In the first act of her life, Sheila Johnson was a classically trained concert violinist. Then she gave voice to the African American community in the growing industry of cable TV as the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET). Now in what she calls her third act, she is making history in the hospitality industry.
From Refugee to Radio Host: Sunni and the City's inspirational journey to DC stardom
Sunni and the City may be best known as the voice of WPGC radio, but it’s her inspirational story of how she skyrocketed to DC radio stardom that FOX 5 is highlighting during Women’s History Month.
From Refugee to Radio Host: Sunni and the City’s inspirational journey to DC stardom
Sunni and the City may be best known as the voice of WPGC radio, but it’s her inspirational story of how she skyrocketed to DC radio stardom that FOX 5 is highlighting during Women’s History Month.
Black History Month: Kalia Harris leading charge as activist for minority groups
A young activist who sparked demonstrations at George Mason University is fiercely leading the charge toward more equality for minority groups.