Gloria Steinem, Trailblazing Feminist Icon and Activist, Dies at 92

The leader of the second-wave feminist movement dedicated her life’s work to advocating for women.

The top 3

  1. Most Impactful Media Ventures She Co-Founded: Gloria Steinem co-founded 'Ms. magazine' in 1971, the first national American feminist magazine, and was instrumental in establishing 'New York magazine' in 1968, and the 'Women's Media Center' in 2005 to promote women's voices in media.
  2. Her 3 Most Pivotal Activist Organizations: Steinem co-founded the National Women's Political Caucus in 1971 to increase women's political participation, the Women's Action Alliance in 1971 to support grassroots feminist efforts, and helped establish 'Take Our Daughters to Work Day' in the 1990s through the Ms. Foundation for Women.
  3. Top 3 Major Honors and Awards Received: Gloria Steinem was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013, inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1993, and received the Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities in 2021.

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