equality for women

LOS ANGELES —Led by labor leader Dolores Huerta, Filipinos joined the International Women’s Strike in Downtown Los Angeles in honor of International Women’s Day, rallying outside of the Los Angeles federal building and prison. “We still...

The work of a woman is never done. Instead of keeping them down, women in Hollywood are taking the reins — showing that their work deserves equal spotlight. This year, a record 61 women were nominated...

by Marieton Pacheco, ABS-CBN News VANCOUVER — With Global awareness on the #MeToo movement, here’s another take on women empowerment. Artwork celebrating the roles, struggles and triumphs of women in an exhibit called “Essence” is currently showing at...

Female power reigned this week, as International Women’s Day was celebrated March 8 with different kinds of protests. Hollywood stars like Emma Watson, Brie Larson and Anne Hathaway joined in nationwide activities celebrating women’s achievements, and...

by Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News LOS ANGELES — Armed with signs, chants and effigies–some in costumes, but shirts were optional–organizers claim 750,000 people shut down a large section of downtown Los Angeles. Celebrities such as Barbara Streisand,...

by Paul Henson, ABS-CBN News   Millions of people turned up in massive protests in key cities across the United States, a day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration.  A bigger crowd turned up for the Women’s March...

NEW YORK – At the Women’s Equality Day celebration at Union Square Park in New York City on Wednesday, women’s rights activist Alicia Boyd said, “We need to be exercising our voting power to get rid...

) By Balitang America Staff, ABS-CBN North America Bureau March 12, 2014 REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – President Barack Obama’s new mission in this so-called year of action is to help women get equal pay in this...