Equality is something women are still fighting for, and that includes the gender parity in the world of sports. And even though there has always been more men then women performing in the Olympic games, the Olympics website now confirms that “the number of women athletes…is approaching 50%”. And the women showing up at the Winter Olympics 2018 are breaking records.
On Monday, both Barack and Michelle Obama returned to the public spotlight to unveil their official portraits. They are now on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. The unveiling was a historic event, which celebrated so much more than impressive portraits. It was an occasion to celebrate African Americans, social justice and equality.
