Donors contribute over $55 million for new Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
Melinda Gates, Walmart billionaire Alice Walton, and Target are among the supporters who have made donations to the museum.
Melinda Gates, Walmart billionaire Alice Walton, and Target are among the supporters who have made donations to the museum.
A California first: woman signs bill into state law
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis is the first woman in California's history to sign a bill into state law.
Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis is the first woman in California's history to sign a bill into state law.
Bay Area art prodigy pays tribute to Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
Bay Area painting prodigy Tyler Gordon has been known to use his canvas to celebrate and mark moments in history. His latest project was no different, as his paint strokes paid tribute to the first Black woman nominated to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Bay Area painting prodigy Tyler Gordon has been known to use his canvas to celebrate and mark moments in history. His latest project was no different, as his paint strokes paid tribute to the first Black woman nominated to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Stephen Curry wins Oscar for ‘Queen of Basketball’ documentary
Stephen Curry can now add an Oscar statue to his trophy case full of NBA accolades. The Golden State point guard was among the executive producers and top promoters of the film "The Queen of Basketball," which took home the Oscar for the best short subject documentary at the award ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Stephen Curry can now add an Oscar statue to his trophy case full of NBA accolades. The Golden State point guard was among the executive producers and top promoters of the film "The Queen of Basketball," which took home the Oscar for the best short subject documentary at the award ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Girls Fire Camp shows high school girls a future in firefighting
Norcal First Alarm Girls Fire Camp is a one-day camp that shows high school girls what they are capable of doing in the fire services.
Norcal First Alarm Girls Fire Camp is a one-day camp that shows high school girls what they are capable of doing in the fire services.
Girls Fire Camp introduces fire service to high school girls
Norcal First Alarm Girls Fire Camp is a one-day camp that introduces career opportunities in the fire service to high school girls, KTVU's Claudine Wong reports.
Norcal First Alarm Girls Fire Camp is a one-day camp that introduces career opportunities in the fire service to high school girls, KTVU's Claudine Wong reports.
Rosie the Riveter museum in Richmond gets a visit from U.S. Department of Labor
Now in their 90s, some of the original Rosie the Riveters are still fighting for gender equality. The Rosie symbol became a media icon when millions of women stepped into jobs at factories and shipyards during World War II. On this Rosie the Riveter Day, we spoke to two original Rosies on their legacy and continuing efforts for equity in the workplace.
Now in their 90s, some of the original Rosie the Riveters are still fighting for gender equality. The Rosie symbol became a media icon when millions of women stepped into jobs at factories and shipyards during World War II. On this Rosie the Riveter Day, we spoke to two original Rosies on their legacy and continuing efforts for equity in the workplace.
Fight continues to close gender pay gap
March 15 marks Equal Pay Day in the United States--symbolizing how far into the new year the average woman must work to match the salary for the average man in the previous year. The American Association of University Women and the California Women's Law Center are just two of the groups trying to close the pay gap and move towards true gender equity.
March 15 marks Equal Pay Day in the United States--symbolizing how far into the new year the average woman must work to match the salary for the average man in the previous year. The American Association of University Women and the California Women's Law Center are just two of the groups trying to close the pay gap and move towards true gender equity.
Women rise through the ranks in San Francisco Fire Department
Firefighting is still a male dominated field. Nationwide statistics show fewer than 5% of firefighters are women, but San Francisco is bucking that trend.
Firefighting is still a male dominated field. Nationwide statistics show fewer than 5% of firefighters are women, but San Francisco is bucking that trend.
International Women's Day 2022 asks: Will you help #BreakTheBias?
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
Bay Area nonprofit helping girls break barriers
March 8 marks International Women's Day, a time to honor the achievements of women and a call to action to push for gender equality. In this segment, we speak to Cynthia Nimmo, the interim executive director of the Bay Area's "Alliance for Girls," a non-profit focused on empowering girls and breaking down barriers.
March 8 marks International Women's Day, a time to honor the achievements of women and a call to action to push for gender equality. In this segment, we speak to Cynthia Nimmo, the interim executive director of the Bay Area's "Alliance for Girls," a non-profit focused on empowering girls and breaking down barriers.
Smithsonian debuts 120 statues for Women’s History Month
The “#IfThenSheCan — The Exhibit” features 3D-printed statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.
The “#IfThenSheCan — The Exhibit” features 3D-printed statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.
State law mandating gender equity on corporate boards yields results, but work still yet to be done
Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire is the CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards, the nonprofit group that advocated for California's law requiring corporate boards to include more women. She spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Friday about the progress made, but that there's still work to be done to get more women a seat at the table.
Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire is the CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards, the nonprofit group that advocated for California's law requiring corporate boards to include more women. She spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Friday about the progress made, but that there's still work to be done to get more women a seat at the table.
Oakland's Hella Tea honors hip-hop culture while selling comfort in a cup
Oakland's Hella Tea is an online store selling loose-leaf tea while paying homage to local Bay Area figures, especially those steeped in hip-hop culture.
Oakland's Hella Tea is an online store selling loose-leaf tea while paying homage to local Bay Area figures, especially those steeped in hip-hop culture.
San Francisco's many historical gems cultivated by women
In honor of Women's History Month, KTVU's Christien Kafton uncovers historical gems from women who've made their mark on history.
In honor of Women's History Month, KTVU's Christien Kafton uncovers historical gems from women who've made their mark on history.
Women’s History Month: Caregivers, frontline workers focus of 2022 theme
This year’s theme is “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” paying tribute to women caregivers and frontline workers.
This year’s theme is “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” paying tribute to women caregivers and frontline workers.
Women's History Month: Creator of "The Fresh Dolls"
Sal Castaneda catches up with Dr. Lisa Williams, the creator of "The Fresh Dolls" to discuss how she's empowering women and girls to embrace different ethnicities, and encouraging female entrepreneurs to reach their goals.
Sal Castaneda catches up with Dr. Lisa Williams, the creator of "The Fresh Dolls" to discuss how she's empowering women and girls to embrace different ethnicities, and encouraging female entrepreneurs to reach their goals.
Giving Day: Techbridge Girls
KTVU is recognizing the work of Oakland-based Techbridge Girls, which helps create opportunities in science, technology and other related fields for girls and non-binary young people, especially those who are Black or from another community of color.
KTVU is recognizing the work of Oakland-based Techbridge Girls, which helps create opportunities in science, technology and other related fields for girls and non-binary young people, especially those who are Black or from another community of color.
Pandemic fallout costing women personally and professionally
Gasia Mikaelian explains how women are suffering disproportionately at work and at home since the start of the pandemic.
Gasia Mikaelian explains how women are suffering disproportionately at work and at home since the start of the pandemic.