Makers Conference
- U.S.MAKERS
She catches sex traffickers for a living: How to keep your child safe
There were more than 17,200 reports of suspected child sex trafficking in the U.S. in 2021. But there are ways to you can help keep your kids safe. Actor and human right activist Marisol Nichols shares her insights at the 2022 MAKERS Conference.
- EntertainmentMAKERS
5 women trailblazers we’re thankful for
Let's give thanks for these 5 inspiring women who are breaking barriers, stereotypes and rules to make way for the future.
- CelebrityMAKERS
World’s first trans prom queen says people don’t know ‘just how strong we are’
In honor of Trans Awareness Week, MAKERS sat down with Corey Rae, the world's first trans prom queen and outspoken advocate who is fighting to eliminate the stigmatization of her community.
- U.S.MAKERS
Navajo Nation activist on midterms: ‘We're determined to reclaim our power’
Writer and activist Allie Redhorse Young, a citizen of the Diné Navajo Nation, and film producer Jhane Myers of the Comanche Nation joined the MAKERS stage last month to discuss the current state of the country’s Indigenous people.
- U.S.MAKERS
Congresswoman Katie Porter warns of the ‘intentional strategy’ to silence us
The MAKERS Conference welcomed California Congresswoman Katie Porter to the stage to share her insights on the midterm elections and the biggest issues facing our country.
- CelebrityMAKERS
95-year-old former baseball player on coming out: 'I was scared every day of my life'
From the seasoned sports icon to the inspiring new generation, The 2022 MAKERS Conference celebrates the many powerful women in the sports industry.
- CelebrityMAKERS
Constance Wu reveals rape but says her family hasn’t ‘talked about it’
The 2022 MAKERS Conference kicked off Monday night with Crazy Rich Asians actress Constance Wu and Jessica Alba, founder of The Honest Company and Yahoo board member.
- HealthMAKERS
'Close your eyes and envision a criminal. Who do you see?': How everyone can relate to factors that lead some women to prison
"Sharing my experience with incarceration earlier this month at the 2020 MAKERS Conference was powerful." writes Kamilah Newton, "but nothing warms my heart more than to know that my message was received. Here are 5 takeaways."
- CelebrityMAKERS
Gen-Z climate activists call out Greta Thunberg's celebrity status: ‘It’s really dangerous to deify individuals’
Gen-Z climate activists talk about the influence and privilege of Greta Thunberg.
- CelebrityMAKERS
Former Rep. Katie Hill says she was sexually assaulted 'four times' before graduating high school
Four months after leaving office, Katie Hill opens up about being a sexual assault survivor, navigating bisexuality in Congress and why she refuses to "go away."
- SportsMAKERS
Photo of Kobe Bryant wearing WNBA sweatshirt with daughter Gianna is a reminder of his legacy, says commissioner
WNBA commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, reflects on the advocate that Kobe Bryant was for women's sports, and how the last photo of him and daughter Gianna proves it.
- EntertainmentYahoo Life
Jameela Jamil on the 'gross' notion of privilege and how she uses hers for good
Jameela Jamil is doing right by her fans and followers with her efforts to put an end to body shaming and toxic masculinity — and she doesn't care if you think she's too privileged to do so.
- EntertainmentYahoo Life
Terry Crews says toxic masculinity is a 'cult': Men 'need deprogramming'
Former NFL linebacker Terry Crews opens up about being the male face of #MeToo — and the men who are angry that he's "changing the narrative."
- SportsYahoo Life
Women's hockey player Kendall Coyne Schofield responds to 'mansplaining' incident: 'It was almost degrading'
The Olympic gold medalist joined Abby Wambach onstage at the 2019 MAKERS conference on Thursday, where Schofield addressed sexism in her sport.
- CelebrityMAKERS
Jada Pinkett Smith says 'you had to tone down your blackness' to be 'acceptable' in Hollywood
Jada Pinkett Smith is her own woman. From the start of her acting career to marriage and motherhood, she’s never let anyone else define who she is and what she can do, enabling her to pursue acting, producing, music, philanthropy and raising a family all on her own terms. As she puts it, “It’s just a matter of really having the courage to create the life that’s specific to you and no one else.” You can’t tell me what being a woman means for me and what that looks like. You’re not allowed to tel
