Time magazine has a long history of choosing people of the year for each year. For 2024, it has a selection of several women of the year who have all done a lot to mold society. They range from artists to athletes to scientists, representing the many women making a difference.
According to Time, here are the Women of the Year for 2024.
Greta Gerwig
Greta Gerwig is a big-time director and one of the few female directors to see widespread success. Her movie Barbie was the highest-grossing film of the year, and she’s busy at work on her next movie.
Coco Gauff
This high-powered tennis player is making a huge name for herself in the sports world. At 19, she won her first Grand Slam Championship. She played in Wimbledon when she was just 15.
Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson is a seasoned actress with 30 years of performance under her belt. She’s been vocal about the pay gap when it comes to female actors, and many appreciate her bravery.
Leena Nair
As the CEO of Chanel, Leena Nair has a history of bringing more women into management positions. She’s working hard to bring diverse voices into the business so that every perspective is represented.
Claudia Goldin
As an economist, Claudia Goldin has reached the highest heights in the field. She’s won the Nobel Prize for Economics, one of just a few women who have ever won this award.
Israeli and Palestinian Women for Peace
In October of 2023, about 1,500 women from both sides of the conflict came together to ask for peace. They wanted to end the cycle that has led to so much bloodshed over the years. They’re still seeking a non-violent solution.
Ada Limon
Ada Limon is in her second term as the poet laureate of the United States. She’s also won the MacArthur genius grant, and NASA commissioned a poem from her to send to Jupiter’s orbit.
Andra Day
As a singer and actress, she’s making waves in entertainment with her rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl. She’s continuing to launch albums, act in movies, and rack up award nominations.
Nadia Murad
The 2018 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Nadia Murad knows what war and conquest can do to people. After being victimized in Iraq, she currently fights for the rights of other victims of genocide and violence.
Jacqui Patterson
Jacqui Patterson launched a group in 2021 to serve communities that have been historically marginalized. For communities that have faced injustices that are made worse by environmental issues, her project is dedicated to lending a helping hand.
Marlena Fejzo
Geneticist Marlena Fejzo had such a hard time with her pregnancy that she decided to find the gene responsible for her extreme nausea. She was successful and is working to keep women from having this experience in the future.
The 13 Richest People in the World, According to Forbes
Who are the richest people in the world?
Forbes keeps track of who is the world’s current billionaires, tracking the changes in their fortunes at the end of every trading day. Here are the top 13 richest people in the world as of the time of this article’s writing.
The 13 Richest People in the World, According to Forbes
12 Things People Don’t Realize Belong in the Fridge
In our daily lives, we all rely on the trusty refrigerator to keep our food fresh and beverages cool. However, there are many items that people often overlook when it comes to refrigeration.
It’s not just about the groceries or leftovers; several surprising things actually belong in the fridge to maintain their quality and longevity.
12 Things People Don’t Realize Belong in the Fridge
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Do you feel sometimes like all you ever do is clean up and put away clutter? No matter how big your space is, it seems like all of our “stuff” just takes over, making it harder and harder to have a clean and tidy space.
The secret to a clean, orderly space is very simple: have fewer things around that take up space and force you to care for them. Here are 12 things you definitely can get rid of and won’t miss! (Or things you can avoid buying so you save money, too!)
12 Household Items You Can Throw Out Today (You Really Don’t Need Them)
8 Ways to Create a Relaxing Oasis in Your Rental
It’s always a great idea to improve our living spaces. After all, most of us spend most of our time at home, so wouldn’t it be nice if the place you spend most of your time is nice? But how do we execute this effectively?
Here, we have summarised some of the easiest ways to upgrade your humble renting abode, and the best part is that it won’t even cost you a pretty penny.
8 Ways to Create a Relaxing Oasis in Your Rental
3 Outdated and Overdone Bathroom Design Trends That Are No Longer Trending
One could say that bathrooms are equal parts utility and sanctuary. Essentially, they’re the place where you can light a candle and wind down from a long day, but at the same time, it’s the exact spot where most of your grooming and getting ready for your day (or bed) happens. In terms of aesthetics, we do want our bathrooms to feel welcoming and serene, but, at the same time, they need to be functional.
3 Outdated and Overdone Bathroom Design Trends That Are No Longer Trending
15 Home Trends That We Wish Were Already Over
The home design trends that are so popular today will be out of style tomorrow. The “in” styles usually start at the designer level before trickling down to the public. It’s helpful to look ahead at the next trends when having work done for your home. What’s in today among the public may already be on its way out and no longer be used by designers.
15 Home Trends That We Wish Were Already Over