Thirty years ago this month, 45,000 women from around the world converged in Beijing and neighboring Huairou for the historic United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women. In today’s hyperconnected world, it’s easy to miss how groundbreaking the mere fact of this gathering was: The largest number of women at that point in history assembled to lobby the world’s governments for their rights. As Gertrude Mongella, the legendary Tanzanian leader who served as Secretary General of the...| Ms. Magazine
Weekend Reading for Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, sports and entertainment, judicial offices and the private sector—with a little gardening mixed in! This week: —Suhikla Karki is the new prime minister of Nepal, following demonstrations that toppled the previous government and negotiations between Gen Z demonstrators and the military. —On Oct. 24, an open-seat contest for Ireland's next president is taking shape for a se...| Ms. Magazine
Throughout this year as we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we will honor a series of remarkable women. For Women’s History Month, we find it fitting to start with civil rights activist, philanthropist, and queen of gospel, Mahalia Jackson. The post Mahalia Jackson: An Amazing Legend of Grace and Strength appeared first on Resilient Sisterhood Project.| Resilient Sisterhood Project
The Resilient Sisterhood Project is delighted about the recognition of the legacy of the much beloved Gwen Ifill by the US Postal Service. On January 30th, 2020 USPS unveiled the 43rd postage stamp in the Black Heritage Series, featuring Ifill. Gwen Ifill was born on September 29, 1955, in New York City. Growing up, her… The post Remembering Gwen Ifill appeared first on Resilient Sisterhood Project.| Resilient Sisterhood Project
Beware the Perimenopausal Super Sob – It May Not Mean What You Think It Means.| Women's eNews
In the fourth episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast, feminists name the factors that fuel gender-based violence against women.| Ms. Magazine
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From the October 1975 issue of Ms.: 'Until now it has been thought that the level of testosterone in men is normal simply because they have it. But if you consider how abnormal their behavior is, then you are led to the hypothesis that almost all men are suffering from testosterone poisoning. ... 'The pathological violence of most men hardly needs to be mentioned. They are responsible for more wars than any other leading sex. 'Testosterone poisoning is particularly cruel because its sufferers...| Ms. Magazine
We can’t cede the United States or our collective notion of patriotism to President Trump and his MAGA supporters. Almost 200 years ago, Frances Wright, an early feminist, abolitionist and utopian visionary, gave a Fourth of July address that celebrated true patriotism as the embrace of change, moving always toward the improvement of humanity. In 1828, women didn’t speak in public—and when they did, it was only for other women. Wright was one of the first to break those barriers, g...| Ms. Magazine
New Mexico state Sen. Angel Charley's journey to elected office began with feminist organizing. Now she's centering Indigenous women's rights during a historic moment for gender representation in New Mexico politics. 'I’m a mom. I’m a daughter of parents that are getting older. I’m a wife and a partner, but I’m also an Indigenous woman. I’m a Native woman before I’m anything else in this world. ... I’m constantly asking: How is this going to affect tribes, nations and pueblos? H...| Ms. Magazine
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This year's observance of Black History Month falls at a convulsive time for Americans. As the Trump administration works to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government and throughout American society, from companies to nonprofits, it's more important than ever to celebrate and commemorate the achievements and the contributions of Black Americans. With that in mind, two films that premiered at Sundance are worthy of your attention. Seeds, the winner of the U.S. Grand ...| Ms. Magazine
At the 1964 Democratic National Convention, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer gave an impassioned account of the violence she and others suffered while attempting to register to vote. In| Ms. Magazine
