Bletchley Park codebreaker, who helped change course of World War II dies of coronavirus
The Scotsman
The veteran, who spent more than 20 months helping to decipher German codes at the top secret facility, died on Monday at an Edinburgh care home. She was 97, and had tested positive for Covid-19 shortly before her death.
Ann Mitchell with her wartime diary at her home in Inverleith, Edinburgh, in 2014. Picture: Jane Barlow Copyright: JPIMedia
Who Runs the World?, Men
The 19th
There were a record 37 women CEOs on Fortune’s annual ranking of the biggest companies in America, which released Monday. The previous record, from 2019, stood at 33.
Say Hello to that New Spin Studio and Goodbye to Your Childcare
New York Times
Around 76 percent of mothers and 96 percent of fathers with children under the age of 6 work full time. We deserve more than a hope and prayer that the child care sector will still be standing when our employers call us back to our places of work. Covid-19 has made clear that child care is a collective necessity.
America’s caregiving system was already broken. Now it’s threatening our country’s ability to safely reopen.
To ensure a fast and inclusive recovery, governments, business leaders, and investors need to act. pic.twitter.com/bPJtCLi8qz
— Melinda French Gates (@melindagates) May 18, 2020
9 Financial resources for women and minority business owners affected by the coronavirus
CNBC
According to some experts, up to 90% of minority and women small business owners are predicted to be denied a PPP loan because financial institutions are favoring pre-existing customers when distributing the funds, therefore ignoring many minority and women entrepreneurs who may not have a bank loan.
Women were not *given* the right to vote.
They won it for themselves through sheer force of will.
Generations of women & girls fought to be heard.
Today, we honor their leadership as we mark 101 years since the House passed the 19th Amendment.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) May 21, 2020
