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Reproductive Rights: The Long Road Ahead
A lifelong trailblazer and visionary icon of the feminist movement, Gloria Steinem shares her expert analysis of the long revolution for gender equity and reproductive freedom in talks that inspire audiences to take action and remain hopeful.
Book Talk: 'My Life on the Road'
Gloria Steinem's life on the road is about more than just travel. It was a lifetime of activism and leadership, of listening to people whose voices and ideas would inspire change and revolution. In this talk based on her life and NYT bestselling book, Steinem shares how, "The road is messy in the way that real life is messy. It leads us out of denial and into reality, out of theory and into practice, out of caution and into action, out of statistics and into stories—in short, out of our heads and into our hearts." Let Gloria Steinem take your audience on this heartfelt journey.
The Longest Revolution
Gloria Steinem reflects on her involvement in the social movements of the past five decades to discuss the politics of gender, the economic power of the female and minority consumer market, and workplace issues.
The Progression of Feminism: Where Are We Going?
Urging audiences to reconstruct their understanding of gender roles, Gloria Steinem addresses the central issue of how we can foster a national spirit of co-operation to continue the advancement of the rights of all citizens, especially our children.
In the News: Visionary icon Gloria Steinem continues to lead the conversation for women’s rights
Feminist icon and visionary leader of the women’s movement GLORIA STEINEM continues to lead the conversation for women’s rights, sought after for her powerful insights in the media and as an in-demand keynote speaker. The New York Times bestselling author and lifelong trailblazer, Steinem contributes her expert analysis the long revolution for gender equity and reproductive freedom in talks that inspire audiences to remain hopeful. As Forbes recently wrote of her and her work, “if someone who has been in this fight for the better part of the past century can remain optimistic, perhaps there truly is a glimmer of hope.”
5.6.2022 Gloria Steinem's calls to protect bodily autonomy live on as Roe faces reversal | NPR
5.3.2022 Gloria Steinem reacts to Supreme Court draft on abortion | PBS' Amanpour & Co.
4.20.2022 Despite Setbacks To Reproductive Freedom, Gloria Steinem Remains Hopeful | Forbes
11.17.2021 Asturias award winner Gloria Steinem reflects on a lifetime of feminist activism | EuroNews
7.9.2021 Gloria Steinem and the ‘long, long, long’ feminist revolution | The Big Issue
Watch Gloria Steinem's virtual discussion for TEDWomen >>
Gloria Steinem's 'The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!'
For decades—and especially now, in these times of divisiveness and uncertainty—people around the world have found guidance, humor, and unity in feminist icon GLORIA STEINEM's gift for words that offer hope and inspire action. In her book, The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!, Steinem provides an empowering collection of her most inspirational and outrageous quotes, with her own introduction and essays featuring lessons on social change, activism, and the future of feminism.
A passionate, in-demand speaker, Steinem regularly makes headlines for her commentary on politics and gender equality. At speaking engagements, audiences find Steinem's guidance both timeless and timely. Rave reviews from her engagements include:
Watch Gloria Steinem's virtual discussion for TEDWomen >>
Gloria Steinem makes headlines at the MAKERS Conference
Sought-out for the highly-influential MAKERS Conference, feminist icon GLORIA STEINEM delivered powerful insights about women's equality in the workplace and fighting against injustice. A global women's leadership event that brings together the most powerful names in business, entertainment, tech, and finance, the MAKERS Conference explores ways to accelerate the women's movement and make lasting change. Steinem's remarks garnered thunderous applause, and countless tweets of praise including: "Preach Gloria!" and "#MakersConference on now with Gloria @GloriaSteinem Informative and entertaining." While at the conference Steinem was sought-out for a Yahoo Finance interview, discussing the future of the #MeToo movement and change in the workforce with passion and her signature wit. One of the most visible symbols of the women's movement, Steinem continues to be an ever-present and sought-after speaker on all fronts of social activism. She's the subject of a biopic directed by legendary director Julia Taymor and starring Julianne Moore, based on Steinem's bestselling memoir My Life on the Road. As the Robert Toigo Foundation raved after a recent event: "Gloria was absolutely amazing. It was like an out of body experience to hear from her. Everyone was blown away."
Gloria Steinem’s story hits the silver screen
Feminist icon GLORIA STEINEM is the subject of a biopic entitled The Glorias, which puts her legendary life and work on brilliant display. Directed by acclaimed director Julie Taymor and starring Julianne Moore, the movie is largely based on Steinem’s historic memoir, My Life on the Road, which was a New York Times bestseller and named by both O: The Oprah Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar as one of the “best books of the year.” The movie's premiere was a highlight of the Sundance Film Festival, which Steinem attended. She sat down for a riveting conversation at the film's screening, and participated in a talk hosted by The Atlantic, to share her insights on the ongoing fight for women's rights and the time we live in. At speaking engagements, Steinem is heralded as "absolutely amazing... like an out of body experience," (Robert Toigo Foundation) and "beyond gracious," (Margaux's Miracle Foundation). She provides empowering remarks on being change-makers in the world today.
Gloria Steinem is a writer, political activist, and feminist organizer. She was a founder of New York and Ms. magazines, and is the author of The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off , My Life on the Road, Moving Beyond Words, Revolution from Within, and Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions, all published in the United States, and in India, in As If Women Matter. Her forthcoming book will focus on the Black roots of feminism.
She co-founded the National Women’s Political Caucus, the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Free to Be Foundation, and the Women’s Media Center in the United States. As links to other countries, she helped found Equality Now, Donor Direct Action, and Direct Impact Africa. For her writing, Steinem has received the Penney-Missouri Journalism Award, the Front Page and Clarion awards, the National Magazine Award, the Lifetime Achievement in Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Society of Writers Award from the United Nations, and the University of Missouri School of Journalism Award for Distinguished Service in Journalism. In 1993, her concern with child abuse led her to co-produce an Emmy Award–winning TV documentary for HBO, Multiple Personalities: The Search for Deadly Memories. She and Amy Richards co-produced a series of eight documentaries on violence against women around the world for VICELAND in 2016.
In 2013, President Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor. In 2019, she received the Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum.
She is the subject of Julie Taymor’s upcoming biopic, The Glorias, set to premier in Fall 2020.
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