Women and Girls – Page 74

JPMorgan Reaches Settlement With Epstein’s Victims

The proposed deal would settle a suit on behalf of victims who were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein, over claims the bank ignored warnings about him.

By Matthew Goldstein

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Jessie Maple, Pathbreaking Filmmaker, Is Dead at 86

She was believed to be the first Black woman to produce, write and direct an independent feature film. She also broke ground as a union cinematographer.

By Daniel E. Slotnik

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Not Your Father’s Pinball Arcade. But Maybe Your Mother’s.

Belles & Chimes, a pinball league “run by women, for women,” makes some noise in a pastime where women were once consigned largely to the display cases.

By Peter Kujawinski

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‘Maestra’ Shows the Power of Women on the Concert Podium

The director of “Maestra,” Maggie Contreras, discusses making the documentary and the challenges faced by women in classical music.

By Farah Nayeri

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