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Burger King apologises for controversial tweet

On International Women’s Day Burger King UK uploaded a tweet saying, “Women belong in the kitchen.” The company said that the social media post intended to promote its scholarship for female chefs, but instead resulted in thousands of negative responses. They released a written statement that said “Our tweet was designed to draw attention to the fact that only a small percentage of chefs and head chefs are women. It was our mistake to not include the full explanation in our initial tweet and have adjusted our activity moving forward.”

Transdev Melbourne creates all-female driving school

In an effort to recruit more female bus drivers, Transdev Melbourne is to pilot an all-female driving school so they can consider careers as bus drivers and assist the company in reaching its goal of 40% female bus drivers by 2030.

Musicians recreate forgotten female composers’ work

Musicians have recreated a selection of once-popular works by female composers that have been forgotten over time. The project, marking Women’s History Month, features seven composers and intends to bring the music back to life for modern audiences. Kitty Ross, the galleries’ curator of social history, said “They were united by the tenacity and determination they showed in overcoming barriers that the women of their eras would have faced in becoming recognised.”

Taylor Swift now the first female to win album of the year three times

Considered to be the biggest honour in the music industry by many, Taylor Swift has made history as the first woman to win Album of the Year three times. The singer-songwriter now joins Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder in this exclusive club.

First black female country artist performs at the Grammy Awards

Mickey Guyton now holds the honour of being the first black female country artist to perform at the 63rd Grammy Awards ceremony when she sang “Black Like Me.” Released amid the protests sparked by George Floyd’s death, the song reflects the challenges faced by Black artists in the white world of country music.

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