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Fast Company

Remembering Barbara Stauffacher Solomon, who made graphic design bigger and bolder

Barbara Stauffacher Solomon was a pioneering graphic designer known for her bold supergraphics art style and dedication to blending design, art, and life. [ more ]

KALTBLUT Magazine

3 weeks ago

Design

In Conversation with YuYu - KALTBLUT Magazine

YuYu blurs the line between real and virtual worlds while embracing digitally enhanced art practices. [ more ]

Irish Independent

1 week ago

New York City

'Her energy was boundless' - Taoiseach pays tribute to former MEP Mary Banotti following death aged 84

Mary Banotti was an influential MEP known for her trailblazing work in putting environmental issues on the European agenda. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 days ago

US news

J. Gary Cooper, Pathbreaking Marine Leader, Is Dead at 87

J. Gary Cooper, a trailblazing African American leader, overcame segregation to excel in various roles, reflecting the progress of his generation amid racial change. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 months ago

US news

Jean Carnahan, First Woman to Represent Missouri in U.S. Senate, Dies at 90

Jean Carnahan, the first woman to represent Missouri in the U.S. Senate, has died at the age of 90.

Her family released a statement saying she passed away following a brief illness. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

1 month ago

Brooklyn

Step into history on a walking tour of Crown Heights, home to trailblazer Shirley Chisholm * Brooklyn Paper

Chisholm was a trailblazer for women and people of color in American politics.

She advocated for social justice, women's rights, minorities, and the economically disadvantaged. [ more ]

BKReader

2 months ago

Brooklyn

After 4-plus Decades, BK Assemblymember Weinstein Announces Retirement

Helene E. Weinstein announced retirement after over 40 years in the New York State Assembly.

Weinstein was a trailblazer in the Assembly, being the first woman to lead the Judiciary Committee and Ways & Means Committee. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

3 months ago

East Bay (California)

Irma Anderson, former Richmond Mayor and political trailblazer, dies at 93

Irma Anderson, the first Black woman elected to the Richmond City Council and the city's first and only Black woman mayor, has passed away at age 93.

Anderson was deeply dedicated to improving the lives of local youth and the African American community. [ more ]

BBC News

4 months ago

London

Annie Nightingale: Legendary Radio 1 DJ dies at 83

Annie Nightingale, the first female presenter on Radio 1 and longest-serving host, has died at the age of 83.

She was known for her passion for a wide range of music, championing everything from prog rock and punk to acid house and grime. [ more ]

Soccer News

5 months ago

English Premier League

Rebecca Welch to become first female Premier League referee - Soccer News

Rebecca Welch will become the first female referee in the Premier League.

Sam Allison will become the first black official to take charge of a Premier League match in 15 years. [ more ]

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