March for Racial Justice
The “March for Racial Justice” rally was held on the National Mall. The event was organized from a coalition of groups who said its mission was to give voice to issues such as racism, white …
1,525 viewsThe “March for Racial Justice” rally was held on the National Mall. The event was organized from a coalition of groups who said its mission was to give voice to issues such as racism, white …
1,525 viewsThe Women’s March on Washington took place on the National Mall one day after the Inauguration of President Donald Trump. The speaking program included remarks from advocates, activists, ent…
13,587 viewsProfessor Sherie Randolph talked about her book Florynce “Flo” Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical, in which she discusses the life of Florynce “Flo” Kennedy, a leader in the black…
1,782 viewsGloria Steinem talked about her book Gloria Steinem: My Life on the Road, in which she discusses her early life encounters with social activism, politics, and journalism during the equality …
1,620 viewsMika Brzezinski moderated a panel discussion about the obstacles for women in the workforce. Panelists talked their career paths and about overcoming obstacles. “Career Ladders and Lead…
284 viewsSimmons College held a forum honoring women in politics and Angelina Grimke, a white Southerner from Charleston, South Carolina, who became the first American woman to address a legislative …
834 viewsGloria Steinem talked about the future of and remaining challenges for the women’s rights movement. Among them she detailed equal pay, violence against women, college tuition and child care …
3,282 viewsGloria Steinem spoke at Ms. Magazine’s 40th anniversary luncheon about reproductive rights, gay-lesbian issues, equal pay, domestic abuse, and the 2012 presidential election. She remarked ab…
1,625 viewsPanelists talked about lessons learned from Professor Anita Hill’s 1991 congressional hearing that future Supreme Court Justice Clarence had sexually harassed her with his use of language wh…
1,356 viewsGloria Steinem and others spoke at a conference on women’s issues. They spoke about progress made by the feminist movement and challenges still facing women. Among the topics they addressed …
867 viewsGloria Steinem talked about the topic, “The Progression of Feminism: Where Are We Going?” Topics included individual rights, human experiences, masculine and feminine qualities, sexual haras…
546 viewsA memorial service for John Kenneth Galbraith was held in Memorial Church in Harvard Yard, Cambridge. Many dignitaries and family members eulogized him and praised his life and career in pub…
2,029 viewsPoliticians, celebrities, and others spoke in support of women’s rights around the world, including family planning, education, and human rights. They also supported the preservation of abor…
2,802 viewsMs. magazine presented its annual Women of the Year awards to 13 women for their work on behalf of feminist causes, women’s rights, and social activism. This is an incomplete program.
207 viewsMs. Steinem and others talked about women’s issues, the future of the feminist movement, political activism, and global attitudes towards women. Following their remarks they answered questio…
221 viewsParticipants spoke about a variety of topics including feminism, cultural influences on women, child care, and the role of women in the workforce.
294 viewsScholars, journalists, and celebrities gathered to oppose the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. They argued that the public had been ignored by politicians seeking to further their own …
890 viewsSenator Patty Murray (D-Washington) attended campaign event at Seattle Central Community College. The participants, including activist Gloria Steinem, talked about issues that face women in …
86 viewsThe National Organization for Women hosted a Women’s Rights March in San Francisco, CA. Activist Dick Gregory, President Patricia Ireland, National Organization for Women, and Actor Danny Cl…
398 viewsAt the 34th National Association of Independent Schools conference, Ms. Steinem spoke about how educational institutions treat women differently and how this problem can be corrected. She ex…
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