The document summarizes the 95th anniversary celebration of the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles (LWVLA). It discusses the mission and founding of the LWVLA and League of Women Voters. It also recognizes award winners for their contributions and leadership. The event celebrated the organization's continuing work to empower voters and advocate for women's issues.
The document discusses the history and purpose of women's music festivals, including the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, Ladyfest, and Lilith Fair. It covers the origins of these festivals in the 1970s as a space for women's music and empowerment. It also describes the debate around the "womyn-born-womyn" policy at Michigan and the annual Camp Trans protest in response to the exclusion of transgender women.
The document discusses misogyny in hip-hop culture, including common themes of objectifying and disrespecting women found in lyrics and music videos. It notes research finding a correlation between exposure to misogynistic media and harmful attitudes. While some artists claim it reflects societal values, critics argue it negatively impacts views of women and gender roles, especially for young audiences. Female artists have challenged these themes but faced an uphill battle against a male-dominated industry where sex and provocation often boost commercial success.
Comedian Chloe Hilliard will perform stand-up comedy at Minnesota State University, Mankato on February 23rd at 7pm in Ostrander Auditorium. The event, which is free and open to the public, is part of the university's Black History month celebrations and is sponsored by the student programming board IMPACT. Following her comedy performance, Hilliard will participate in a question-and-answer session about her experience as a female African-American journalist. Hilliard's comedy draws from her upbringing as an African-American in a Jewish neighborhood in New York and observations about life.
Desert Charities News - Evening Under the StarsCindy Duffy
Article announcing entertainment for AIDS Assistance Program's 2015 Evening Under the Stars gala. Published in the April 2015 issue of Desert Charities News.
This document discusses body image issues among African American women. It begins by noting that while body image affects people of all backgrounds, research has primarily focused on white women. Several studies are then summarized that examine how African American women's perceptions of their bodies are influenced by factors like their environment, internalization of mainstream beauty standards, and racial identity. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of promoting positive body image among African American girls and women.
African American Women: In Film and MusicRachel Kammen
This document summarizes a presentation about the representation of African American women in film and music. It discusses common stereotypes of black women in these industries, such as the "mammy" or comedic roles. The history of roles for black actresses is explored over time. Challenges for black women in breaking into mainstream music are also examined. Female rappers in the 1990s worked to reclaim their femininity and sexuality through their music in defiance of repression. Today's black artists still struggle with controlling their own image and being seen as more than just sex symbols.
The document presents a "Power List" of influential queer women of color in entertainment, sports, media, and business. It profiles 13 influential individuals including comedian Wanda Sykes, activist Urvashi Vaid, poet Stacey-Ann Chin, musician Meshell Ndegeocello, and others working to advance LGBT rights and put faces of color in mainstream media.
The document discusses the history and purpose of women's music festivals, including the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, Ladyfest, and Lilith Fair. It covers the origins of these festivals in the 1970s as a space for women's music and empowerment. It also describes the debate around the "womyn-born-womyn" policy at Michigan and the annual Camp Trans protest in response to the exclusion of transgender women.
The document discusses misogyny in hip-hop culture, including common themes of objectifying and disrespecting women found in lyrics and music videos. It notes research finding a correlation between exposure to misogynistic media and harmful attitudes. While some artists claim it reflects societal values, critics argue it negatively impacts views of women and gender roles, especially for young audiences. Female artists have challenged these themes but faced an uphill battle against a male-dominated industry where sex and provocation often boost commercial success.
Comedian Chloe Hilliard will perform stand-up comedy at Minnesota State University, Mankato on February 23rd at 7pm in Ostrander Auditorium. The event, which is free and open to the public, is part of the university's Black History month celebrations and is sponsored by the student programming board IMPACT. Following her comedy performance, Hilliard will participate in a question-and-answer session about her experience as a female African-American journalist. Hilliard's comedy draws from her upbringing as an African-American in a Jewish neighborhood in New York and observations about life.
Desert Charities News - Evening Under the StarsCindy Duffy
Article announcing entertainment for AIDS Assistance Program's 2015 Evening Under the Stars gala. Published in the April 2015 issue of Desert Charities News.
This document discusses body image issues among African American women. It begins by noting that while body image affects people of all backgrounds, research has primarily focused on white women. Several studies are then summarized that examine how African American women's perceptions of their bodies are influenced by factors like their environment, internalization of mainstream beauty standards, and racial identity. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of promoting positive body image among African American girls and women.
African American Women: In Film and MusicRachel Kammen
This document summarizes a presentation about the representation of African American women in film and music. It discusses common stereotypes of black women in these industries, such as the "mammy" or comedic roles. The history of roles for black actresses is explored over time. Challenges for black women in breaking into mainstream music are also examined. Female rappers in the 1990s worked to reclaim their femininity and sexuality through their music in defiance of repression. Today's black artists still struggle with controlling their own image and being seen as more than just sex symbols.
The document presents a "Power List" of influential queer women of color in entertainment, sports, media, and business. It profiles 13 influential individuals including comedian Wanda Sykes, activist Urvashi Vaid, poet Stacey-Ann Chin, musician Meshell Ndegeocello, and others working to advance LGBT rights and put faces of color in mainstream media.
This document is a presentation by Rachel Kammen for an African American studies course on African American women in film and music. It discusses stereotypes of black women, the history of roles for black actresses which were often stereotypical, and challenges still facing black women today in both industries. In music, it examines stereotypes and the categories of black female rappers, as well as discussing artists like Beyonce and Nicki Minaj. It argues that while progress has been made, both industries still have work to do in providing diverse, non-stereotypical roles and representations of black women.
Folsom Street East conducted a survey of its constituents in the summer of 2013. This deck shows high-level survey data, including information about demographics, community engagement, event participation, and organizational support.
A list on Americanism: By Rich Valdes, Washington Times CommunitiesRich Valdés
This document summarizes several news articles from the website A-List on Americanism covering US politics and pop culture from December 2013 to September 2013. The articles discuss Chris Christie slamming his staff, Robert Gates criticizing Obama's leadership, increases to some state minimum wages, declining approval ratings for Obama, Miley Cyrus hosting SNL, polls showing Christie as a strong 2016 GOP candidate, the Moore tornado recovery efforts, and the Common Core State Standards.
This document summarizes the presentation "African American Women: In Film and Music" which discusses the representation and stereotypes of black women in these mediums. It outlines that black women often face limited roles in films and are sexualized in music. The presentation then explores the history of stereotypical film roles for black women from the 1930s to today, as well as common stereotypes of black female rappers and artists. It also analyzes the impact of the media and argues that as feminist scholars bring more awareness, opportunities will improve for black women.
This document discusses representations of African American women in film and music. It explores common stereotypes they face such as the "mammy" or comedic roles. While some progress has been made with a few Black actresses and musicians winning awards, stereotypical portrayals remain common. Black feminist scholars are bringing these issues to light and advocating for more diverse, nuanced roles that are not overly sexualized. As social media empowers self-expression, the next generation may see improved portrayals and opportunities for Black women in these industries.
Madame C.J. Walker was the first African American female self-made millionaire who built a hair care empire in the early 1900s. She overcame discrimination and set a standard for black business ownership and philanthropy. Rosa Parks' act of courage in refusing to give up her bus seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and modern Civil Rights Movement. Her quiet defiance made her an icon of resistance to racial segregation. Oprah Winfrey demonstrated courage by overcoming barriers facing black women in the South to become a renowned talk show host, actress, and philanthropist who donated millions to causes in America and Africa.
Steve Tyler has been involved in extensive political and philanthropic work. This document lists Steve Tyler's roles chairing and producing over 50 political fundraising events supporting Democratic candidates. It also outlines Tyler's leadership positions with over 20 nonprofit organizations supporting causes like HIV/AIDS services, LGBTQ youth, and the elderly. Tyler has also produced and been involved in several theatrical benefits and plays.
The document presents "The Power List" which highlights influential queer women of color in entertainment, sports, media, business, and politics. It profiles 12 influential figures including comedian Wanda Sykes, activist Urvashi Vaid, poet Stacey-Ann Chin, musician Meshell Ndegeocello, and others working to advance LGBTQ and minority rights.
This document discusses several examples of how melodrama has been used in media to shape public perceptions and justify actions. It summarizes how prohibition, Japanese internment camps during WWII, and high-profile criminal cases like Amanda Knox and Casey Anthony were portrayed in melodramatic terms with clear villains, victims, and heroes. It also provides some personally appealing examples of how bone marrow donation and sexual assault have been dramatized, both positively and negatively.
Op-ed placement. First published by The Progressive, then syndicated by the Tribune News Service and published in more than ten newspapers including the Seattle Times and NY Daily News.
The Black is Beautiful movement aimed to destroy the notion that African features were ugly by promoting pride in black skin and natural hair. During slavery, slave owners taught blacks that white features were superior in order to gain control. In the 1960s, as part of the Black Power movement, blacks began embracing their natural appearance and rejecting European beauty standards. The movement encouraged blacks to stop straightening their hair and bleaching their skin in order to feel confident in their black features and appearance. It targeted all blacks but especially aimed to boost the self-esteem of those uncomfortable with their race.
This document provides a chronology of hate activity that occurred in Georgia in 1990 as compiled by the Neighbors Network. It summarizes the types of hate crimes that took place, including move-in violence targeting African American and Jewish families moving into white neighborhoods. It also describes harassment and violence directed at interracial couples, immigrants, LGBT individuals, and civil rights activists. The document advocates for communities to support victims of hate crimes and hold law enforcement accountable. It acknowledges that while most police are professional, hate crimes may not always be prioritized. Overall, the chronology aims to illustrate the problem of hate crimes and group activity in Georgia during that year.
The document discusses the Atlanta child murders that occurred between 1979-1981. During this time, at least 28 African American children, adolescents, and adults were murdered. Local government and police, led by Atlanta's first black mayor and police chief, were criticized for their response. A group called the STOP Committee, led by Camille Bell, formed to pressure authorities to take the murders seriously. Conspiracy theories emerged that authorities were involved or not investigating properly due to racism. The murders were traumatic for the city and impacted race relations, but the city maintained its identity as "too busy to hate" after the main suspect was convicted.
Rosa Parks was an iconic figure in the civil rights movement who refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in 1955, launching the Montgomery Bus Boycott. As a young woman, she had joined the Voters League to help African Americans pass voting tests and gain rights. Her act of civil disobedience led to her arrest and inspired the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott, strengthening the civil rights movement. She went on to organize and collaborate with civil rights leaders and is respected as a role model who helped gain equal rights for African Americans.
This document discusses the history of lynching in the United States from 1880 to 1950. It notes that lynching was used to terrorize the black population and reinforce racist beliefs and social hierarchies. Lynching occurred in almost every state, with over 50% taking place in 5 southern states. Victims were often mistaken in their identities. Police often participated in lynchings or turned a blind eye. The song "Strange Fruit" by Billie Holiday powerfully depicted the horrors of lynching.
The document discusses how a group called the Pagan Babies in Lexington, Kentucky drove changes in the city's LGBT culture in the 1970s. Before the Pagan Babies, Lexington's gay community was underground and secretive. The Pagan Babies challenged this through drag performances and guerrilla street theater. They faced disapproval from both heterosexual and older gay communities but gained acceptance over time. Photographer John Ashley and author Tennessee Williams supported the Pagan Babies, signaling changing attitudes. The Pagan Babies made homosexuality and cross-dressing more publicly acceptable in Lexington.
We need to be pushy': women's rights and photographyRam Chary Everi
Donna Ferrato, activist, photojournalist and campaigner for women’s rights, is unexpectedly – and only briefly – conciliatory. “The good thing with Trump was that everything was becoming more transparent – we were seeing how the world worked more clearly than under any other president we ever had.” The moment passes and she adds: “But it was also the reason why we had to fight much harder and change things and take back our rights.”
TV Guide Magazine and TV Insider celebrated the inaugural Television Industry Advocacy Awards gala during Emmy weekend to honor actors for their advocacy work and charitable causes. The event honored 10 actors including Alan Cumming, Laverne Cox, Beth Behrs, and Eva Longoria for their work with LGBTQ rights, rape victims, Latinas' education, and other causes. It was held at Sunset Towers in Los Angeles and benefited The Creative Coalition, receiving over 173 million media impressions. Attendees and press highlighted its focus on the actors' advocacy over their performances.
The document proposes a feature documentary and TV series called "Madame President" that would profile female world leaders. It would explore the lives of 11 current and former female presidents, prime ministers, and chancellors, examining their paths to power and leadership styles. The project would be released as both a feature-length documentary focusing on 3 leaders, and an 11-part TV series profiling all the leaders. It aims to raise awareness of women in political leadership roles and showcase their accomplishments.
LMT presents the seventh annual OFF THE RECORD event celebrating "Women in Me...Brian Krow
The document is a pitch deck from LMT seeking an artist to perform at their 7th annual Off the Record event on May 2, 2014 in Washington D.C. benefiting Rock the Vote. It provides details about Rock the Vote and LMT, describes LMT's philanthropic vision and past sponsored events including private benefits, premieres, and PSAs supporting various causes. It includes photos and press coverage from previous LMT events.
The document provides an overview of recent activities of the National Women's History Museum (NWHM) including their annual de Pizan Honors ceremony where they honored trailblazing women. It discusses the ceremony's honorees including Dr. Etta Pisano who accepted the Helen Taussig Living Legacy Award. It also summarizes NWHM's second annual Women Making History event in LA where they honored Rita Moreno, Fran Drescher, and the Girl Up initiative. Additionally, it provides a brief update on legislation to establish a permanent site for NWHM on the National Mall.
This document is a presentation by Rachel Kammen for an African American studies course on African American women in film and music. It discusses stereotypes of black women, the history of roles for black actresses which were often stereotypical, and challenges still facing black women today in both industries. In music, it examines stereotypes and the categories of black female rappers, as well as discussing artists like Beyonce and Nicki Minaj. It argues that while progress has been made, both industries still have work to do in providing diverse, non-stereotypical roles and representations of black women.
Folsom Street East conducted a survey of its constituents in the summer of 2013. This deck shows high-level survey data, including information about demographics, community engagement, event participation, and organizational support.
A list on Americanism: By Rich Valdes, Washington Times CommunitiesRich Valdés
This document summarizes several news articles from the website A-List on Americanism covering US politics and pop culture from December 2013 to September 2013. The articles discuss Chris Christie slamming his staff, Robert Gates criticizing Obama's leadership, increases to some state minimum wages, declining approval ratings for Obama, Miley Cyrus hosting SNL, polls showing Christie as a strong 2016 GOP candidate, the Moore tornado recovery efforts, and the Common Core State Standards.
This document summarizes the presentation "African American Women: In Film and Music" which discusses the representation and stereotypes of black women in these mediums. It outlines that black women often face limited roles in films and are sexualized in music. The presentation then explores the history of stereotypical film roles for black women from the 1930s to today, as well as common stereotypes of black female rappers and artists. It also analyzes the impact of the media and argues that as feminist scholars bring more awareness, opportunities will improve for black women.
This document discusses representations of African American women in film and music. It explores common stereotypes they face such as the "mammy" or comedic roles. While some progress has been made with a few Black actresses and musicians winning awards, stereotypical portrayals remain common. Black feminist scholars are bringing these issues to light and advocating for more diverse, nuanced roles that are not overly sexualized. As social media empowers self-expression, the next generation may see improved portrayals and opportunities for Black women in these industries.
Madame C.J. Walker was the first African American female self-made millionaire who built a hair care empire in the early 1900s. She overcame discrimination and set a standard for black business ownership and philanthropy. Rosa Parks' act of courage in refusing to give up her bus seat sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and modern Civil Rights Movement. Her quiet defiance made her an icon of resistance to racial segregation. Oprah Winfrey demonstrated courage by overcoming barriers facing black women in the South to become a renowned talk show host, actress, and philanthropist who donated millions to causes in America and Africa.
Steve Tyler has been involved in extensive political and philanthropic work. This document lists Steve Tyler's roles chairing and producing over 50 political fundraising events supporting Democratic candidates. It also outlines Tyler's leadership positions with over 20 nonprofit organizations supporting causes like HIV/AIDS services, LGBTQ youth, and the elderly. Tyler has also produced and been involved in several theatrical benefits and plays.
The document presents "The Power List" which highlights influential queer women of color in entertainment, sports, media, business, and politics. It profiles 12 influential figures including comedian Wanda Sykes, activist Urvashi Vaid, poet Stacey-Ann Chin, musician Meshell Ndegeocello, and others working to advance LGBTQ and minority rights.
This document discusses several examples of how melodrama has been used in media to shape public perceptions and justify actions. It summarizes how prohibition, Japanese internment camps during WWII, and high-profile criminal cases like Amanda Knox and Casey Anthony were portrayed in melodramatic terms with clear villains, victims, and heroes. It also provides some personally appealing examples of how bone marrow donation and sexual assault have been dramatized, both positively and negatively.
Op-ed placement. First published by The Progressive, then syndicated by the Tribune News Service and published in more than ten newspapers including the Seattle Times and NY Daily News.
The Black is Beautiful movement aimed to destroy the notion that African features were ugly by promoting pride in black skin and natural hair. During slavery, slave owners taught blacks that white features were superior in order to gain control. In the 1960s, as part of the Black Power movement, blacks began embracing their natural appearance and rejecting European beauty standards. The movement encouraged blacks to stop straightening their hair and bleaching their skin in order to feel confident in their black features and appearance. It targeted all blacks but especially aimed to boost the self-esteem of those uncomfortable with their race.
This document provides a chronology of hate activity that occurred in Georgia in 1990 as compiled by the Neighbors Network. It summarizes the types of hate crimes that took place, including move-in violence targeting African American and Jewish families moving into white neighborhoods. It also describes harassment and violence directed at interracial couples, immigrants, LGBT individuals, and civil rights activists. The document advocates for communities to support victims of hate crimes and hold law enforcement accountable. It acknowledges that while most police are professional, hate crimes may not always be prioritized. Overall, the chronology aims to illustrate the problem of hate crimes and group activity in Georgia during that year.
The document discusses the Atlanta child murders that occurred between 1979-1981. During this time, at least 28 African American children, adolescents, and adults were murdered. Local government and police, led by Atlanta's first black mayor and police chief, were criticized for their response. A group called the STOP Committee, led by Camille Bell, formed to pressure authorities to take the murders seriously. Conspiracy theories emerged that authorities were involved or not investigating properly due to racism. The murders were traumatic for the city and impacted race relations, but the city maintained its identity as "too busy to hate" after the main suspect was convicted.
Rosa Parks was an iconic figure in the civil rights movement who refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in 1955, launching the Montgomery Bus Boycott. As a young woman, she had joined the Voters League to help African Americans pass voting tests and gain rights. Her act of civil disobedience led to her arrest and inspired the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott, strengthening the civil rights movement. She went on to organize and collaborate with civil rights leaders and is respected as a role model who helped gain equal rights for African Americans.
This document discusses the history of lynching in the United States from 1880 to 1950. It notes that lynching was used to terrorize the black population and reinforce racist beliefs and social hierarchies. Lynching occurred in almost every state, with over 50% taking place in 5 southern states. Victims were often mistaken in their identities. Police often participated in lynchings or turned a blind eye. The song "Strange Fruit" by Billie Holiday powerfully depicted the horrors of lynching.
The document discusses how a group called the Pagan Babies in Lexington, Kentucky drove changes in the city's LGBT culture in the 1970s. Before the Pagan Babies, Lexington's gay community was underground and secretive. The Pagan Babies challenged this through drag performances and guerrilla street theater. They faced disapproval from both heterosexual and older gay communities but gained acceptance over time. Photographer John Ashley and author Tennessee Williams supported the Pagan Babies, signaling changing attitudes. The Pagan Babies made homosexuality and cross-dressing more publicly acceptable in Lexington.
We need to be pushy': women's rights and photographyRam Chary Everi
Donna Ferrato, activist, photojournalist and campaigner for women’s rights, is unexpectedly – and only briefly – conciliatory. “The good thing with Trump was that everything was becoming more transparent – we were seeing how the world worked more clearly than under any other president we ever had.” The moment passes and she adds: “But it was also the reason why we had to fight much harder and change things and take back our rights.”
TV Guide Magazine and TV Insider celebrated the inaugural Television Industry Advocacy Awards gala during Emmy weekend to honor actors for their advocacy work and charitable causes. The event honored 10 actors including Alan Cumming, Laverne Cox, Beth Behrs, and Eva Longoria for their work with LGBTQ rights, rape victims, Latinas' education, and other causes. It was held at Sunset Towers in Los Angeles and benefited The Creative Coalition, receiving over 173 million media impressions. Attendees and press highlighted its focus on the actors' advocacy over their performances.
The document proposes a feature documentary and TV series called "Madame President" that would profile female world leaders. It would explore the lives of 11 current and former female presidents, prime ministers, and chancellors, examining their paths to power and leadership styles. The project would be released as both a feature-length documentary focusing on 3 leaders, and an 11-part TV series profiling all the leaders. It aims to raise awareness of women in political leadership roles and showcase their accomplishments.
LMT presents the seventh annual OFF THE RECORD event celebrating "Women in Me...Brian Krow
The document is a pitch deck from LMT seeking an artist to perform at their 7th annual Off the Record event on May 2, 2014 in Washington D.C. benefiting Rock the Vote. It provides details about Rock the Vote and LMT, describes LMT's philanthropic vision and past sponsored events including private benefits, premieres, and PSAs supporting various causes. It includes photos and press coverage from previous LMT events.
The document provides an overview of recent activities of the National Women's History Museum (NWHM) including their annual de Pizan Honors ceremony where they honored trailblazing women. It discusses the ceremony's honorees including Dr. Etta Pisano who accepted the Helen Taussig Living Legacy Award. It also summarizes NWHM's second annual Women Making History event in LA where they honored Rita Moreno, Fran Drescher, and the Girl Up initiative. Additionally, it provides a brief update on legislation to establish a permanent site for NWHM on the National Mall.
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This document provides information about the 2013 GLAAD Media Awards, including the dates and locations of award ceremonies in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. It lists the nominees in various categories for outstanding representations of LGBT communities in film, television, journalism and other media. The selection process for nominees and award recipients is described. The document also includes messages from the GLAAD president and information about corporate sponsors and supporters of the awards.
This document provides information about the GLAAD Media Awards, including the nomination and selection process. It lists the categories that media are nominated in and the criteria used to evaluate nominations, such as fair/accurate representation and overall quality. It also outlines how award recipients are selected through online voting by GLAAD members and allies. The final section lists the nominees across various media for the 2014 GLAAD Media Awards.
This document provides information about the GLAAD Media Awards, including details about the nominee selection process, categories, and timeline of events. It explains that GLAAD monitors media to identify nominees in various English and Spanish language categories. Projects are evaluated based on fair/accurate representation, boldness, impact, and quality. Nearly 700 voters then select the award recipients in each category. Winners are announced at the GLAAD Media Awards ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.
This document provides information about an upcoming event hosted by the Los Angeles African American Women's Public Policy Institute (LAAAWPPI). The event is the 6th Annual "Women in Action Awards" which will take place on October 6, 2011 from 6-9 PM at the City Club on Bunker Hill in Los Angeles. The event will honor distinguished women leaders and two men who have promoted women's leadership. Proceeds from the event will support LAAAWPPI's leadership training program which has graduated over 130 women.
This document summarizes an event on corporate awakening to human trafficking held in Atlanta. It discusses how the issue of human trafficking awakened the speaker through experiences in Cambodia and Georgia. It then describes studies showing human trafficking was occurring in Atlanta. The document encourages business leaders to get involved through policies, donations, and partnerships to help eradicate sex trafficking in Atlanta and beyond.
The Hollywood Diversity Report from 2014 found that minorities and women are underrepresented in film and television. It showed that only 5% of lead roles went to minority actors, 4% of creators were minorities, and most writing staffs were less than 10% minority or less than 40% women. This lack of diversity fails to represent the diverse American population and influences narrow perceptions. However, diverse shows like Grey's Anatomy and Scandal have found popularity, showing people want diversity. Organizations are working to address the issue and push for more inclusive hiring.
This document provides information about the Urban Issues Forum, which has hosted influential figures over the past 10 years to discuss important issues impacting the African American community in Los Angeles. It recognizes several honorees for advocating on issues that improved life for disadvantaged communities in L.A. in the past year. The keynote speaker, Roland Martin, will receive an award for his work as a journalist and being the first to interview President Obama.
This document is a newspaper called the Scene that covers entertainment, arts, and community events in the Appleton and Fox Cities area of Wisconsin. The front page highlights the 15th anniversary of the Wildwood Film Festival, which celebrates Wisconsin film talent. Other stories include previews of upcoming music performances, art exhibits, winter festivals, and reviews of plays and concerts. It also contains sections on local news, commentary, and event calendars.
The document presents the "Power List" which celebrates influential out and proud queer women of color in entertainment, sports, media, business and politics. It profiles 10 influential women including comedian Wanda Sykes, activist Urvashi Vaid, poet Stacey-Ann Chin, musician Meshell Ndegeocello, and basketball player Sheryl Swoopes.
WFAE 90.7fm radio station in Charlotte, North Carolina delivers an influential audience of over 250,000 educated, affluent, and community-minded listeners each month. It provides in-depth news coverage and thoughtful programming. Sponsoring WFAE provides an opportunity to connect with this exclusive audience in an advertising-free environment through underwriting announcements and other marketing opportunities. Listeners and community leaders praise WFAE for its quality programming and the positive impact sponsors have connecting with the station's audience.
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The Feminist Porn Book is the first collection to bring together writ-ings by feminist porn producers and feminist porn scholars to engage, challenge, and re-imagine pornography. As collaborating
editors of this volume, we are three porn professors and one porn direc-
tor who have had an energetic dialogue about feminist politics and por-
nography for years. In their criticism, feminist opponents of porn cast
pornography as a monolithic medium and industry and make sweep-
ing generalizations about its production, its workers, its consumers, and
its effects on society. These antiporn feminists respond to feminist por-
nographers and feminist porn professors in several ways. They accuse
us of deceiving ourselves and others about the nature of pornography;
they claim we fail to look critically at any porn and hold up all porn as
empowering. More typically, they simply dismiss out of hand our abil-
ity or authority to make it or study it. But The Feminist Porn Book offers
arguments, facts, and histories that cannot be summarily rejected, by
providing on-the-ground and well-researched accounts of the politics
of producing pleasure. Our agenda is twofold: to explore the emergence
and significance of a thriving feminist porn movement, and to gather
some of the best new feminist scholarship on pornography. By putting
our voices into conversation, this book sparks new thinking about the
richness and complexity of porn as a genre and an industry in a way that
helps us to appreciate the work that feminists in the porn industry are
doing, both in the mainstream and on its countercultural edges.
So to begin, we offer a broad definition of feminist porn, which will
be fleshed out, debated, and examined in the pieces that follow. As both
an established and emerging genre of pornography, feminist porn uses
sexually explicit imagery to contest and complicate dominant represen-
tations of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, ability, age, body type,
and other identity markers. It explores concepts of desire, agency, power,
beauty, and pleasure at their most confounding and difficult, including
pleasure within and across inequality, in the face of injustice, and against
the limits of gender hierarchy and both heteronormativity and homo-
Introduction: The Politics of Producing Pleasure
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MIREILLE MILLER-YOUNG, and TRISTAN TAORMINO
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normativity. It seeks to unsettle conventional definitions of sex, and
expand the language of sex as an erotic activity, an expression of identity,
a power exchange, a cultural commodity, and even a new politics.
Feminist porn creates alternative images and develops its own aes-
thetics and iconography to expand established sexual norms and dis-
courses. It evolved out of and incorporates elements from the genres of
“porn for women,” “couples porn,” and lesbian porn as well as feminist
photography, performanc.
This summary provides information about three events mentioned in the document:
1) The document describes an annual gala event called "St. Barth Hamptons" that takes place in Bridgehampton, NY and evokes the luxury destination of St. Barth through an evening of romance and celebration.
2) It discusses the 3rd annual Summer by the Sea event in New York City that raised $820,000 for Citymeals-on-Wheels by having nearly 50 chefs provide tastings to over 1,100 attendees.
3) It outlines The Founders Award Dinner held at the Hearst Tower that honored Gil Maurer and featured guest Sigourney Weaver, honoring Maurer's contributions to
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The Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) held its annual event from August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016. Over 8,500 people attended the festival which featured over 50 films and educational panels. Proceeds from the festival were donated to 5 charity partners and $35,000 in cash prizes were awarded. The festival generated over $1.3 million in revenue and significant media attention.
The document discusses Global Eyes Magazine, a publication that aims to promote cultural diversity with a focus on Black and Caribbean cultures. It is published quarterly in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and welcomes submissions. It also provides information about upcoming articles and remembers a community member named Ruthy Charlot who recently passed away.
The document discusses Global Eyes Magazine, a publication that aims to promote cultural diversity with a focus on Black and Caribbean cultures. It is published quarterly in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and welcomes submissions. It also provides information about upcoming articles and remembers a community member named Ruthy Charlot who recently passed away.
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The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and
active participation in government, and works to increase understanding of major public policy
issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
WELCOME FROM LWVLA
On behalf of the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles, welcome to our exciting 95th
anniversary celebration! Today’s event is the culmination of many months of planning and is
an incredible representation of our organization’s message.
We are deeply appreciative to Focus Features for allowing us to include SUFFRAGETTE in our
celebration, and we are certain you will be impressed with the film long after the final credits
have finished.We also thank Monica Horan Rosenthal for serving as our master of ceremonies
– she is a dedicated philanthropist, and the League is honored to have her support. We also
offer our congratulations to today’s award winners for their inspirational work: RUTH
GARCIA-CORRALES, SARAH GAVRON, LINDA GOLDSTEIN KNOWLTON, ABI MORGAN, and
YORUBA RICHEN. We honor these women who have made a profound impact in the arts
and business – they are an inspiration for generations to come.
We are honored that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has proclaimed today, November 8, 2015,
as “League of Women Voters of Los Angeles 95th Anniversary Day,” and we thank our Event
Planning Committee led by chairperson Marca Gay for planning such an extraordinary day.We
hope you enjoy today’s milestone event as the League continues to #MakeHerstory.
Warm regards, Maria Montero and Martha Sklar, Co-Presidents
League of Women Voters of Los Angeles
HOW THE LEAGUE BEGAN
The League of Women Voters was founded by Carrie Chapman Catt in 1920 during the
convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.The convention was held just
six months before the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, giving women the
right to vote after a 72-year struggle. From the beginning, the League has been an activist,
grassroots organization whose leaders believed that citizens should play a critical role in their
government. It was then, and has continued to be today, a nonpartisan organization. League
founders believed that maintaining a nonpartisan stance would protect the organization from
becoming mired in the party politics of the day, and this belief holds true today. The League is
proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any
level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.
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3. The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles (LWVLA) was
formed in 1920 with Dora Fellows Haynes of the John Randolph
Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation as the first president. The
LWVLA is active in empowering Angelenos in many ways by:
advocating on issues that members agree are timely and
significant; educating new citizens and all residents about
voting; informing voters with candidate forums and the pros and
cons of ballot propositions through our speakers bureau and
publications; creating hands-on programs for high school
students to learn about government; and educating our
members and the public on timely and vital issues.
MONICA HORAN ROSENTHAL is an actress best known for playing
“Amy MacDougal” on the Emmy-winning TV sitcom “Everybody
Loves Raymond,” for which she won the 2006 Gracie Award for
Outstanding Supporting Actress-Comedy Series. Along with her
husband, Phil Rosenthal, Monica is co-founder of the Flourish
Foundation and the Rosenthal Family Foundation. Their primary
focus is to provide arts programming for underserved youth as well
as advocating to restore arts as core curriculum in every public
school throughout Los Angeles. Monica serves on the Boards of
Inner-City Arts and Turnaround Arts.
SUFFRAGETTE is the first feature film to tell the story of
the battle for women’s voting rights. Academy Award
nominees Carey Mulligan and Helena Bonham Carter,
and three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep,
lead the cast of the moving and stirring drama about the
women who were willing to lose everything in their fight
for equality in early 20th-century Britain. SUFFRAGETTE,
MPAA-rated “PG-13,” also stars Brendan Gleeson,
Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Whishaw, Romola Garai, and
Natalie Press.
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4. AWARD WINNERS
Recipient of
LWVLA’S CIVIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP AWARD
RUTH GARCIA-CORRALES is honored for her significant business and
community service as well as philanthropic support. She brings this
commitment as Public Relations and Community Affairs Manager at Curacao,
one of the most trusted names in Hispanic retail sales, and also as Western
Region Manager and Los Angeles Chapter President of the National
Association of Professional Women.
“Women's voices are getting louder: equal pay for women, more women in
Congress, more women in the structures of power as CEOs and on Boards!
What are you doing to make these changes! “Deeds not Words!” Thank you,
League of Women Voters of Los Angeles, for bringing up the discussion.”
Recipient of
LWVLA’S CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT LEADERSHIP AWARD
SARAH GAVRON is honored as Director of “Suffragette.” Named as one of
Variety’s “10 Directors to Watch,” she also directed the feature film “Brick
Lane.” She was nominated for the British Academy of Film and Television
Arts’ Carl Foreman Award for Most Promising Newcomer and the London
Critics’ Circle Film Award for Breakthrough Filmmaker; and she received the
Alfred Dunhill Talent Award at the London Film Festival.
Recipient of
LWVLA’S CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT LEADERSHIP AWARD
LINDA GOLDSTEIN KNOWLTON is honored for producing the documentary,
“Code Black” (2014), the basis for the new television series premiering on
CBS’ 2015 fall schedule about life in one of the busiest and most tense
emergency rooms in the nation and how doctors cope. Her body of work
includes the documentaries, “Makers: Women In Hollywood,” and
“Somewhere Between” about a group of girls adopted from China and their
search for identity, and films including "Whale Rider."
“With deep gratitude, I join in the celebration of moving women forward and
am thrilled to be included in the recognition of our work together by the
LWVLA.We have miles to go, but each step matters. Here’s to the bravery and
boldness we inspire in each other, and the vision we nurture as a community.
Thank you to the League, which I so deeply admire. Onward!”
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5. AWARD WINNERS
Recipient of
LWVLA’S CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT LEADERSHIP AWARD
ABI MORGAN is honored as writer for “Suffragette.” She first collaborated
with “Suffragette” director Sarah Gavron and producers Alison Owen and Faye
Ward as screenwriter on “Brick Lane.” She wrote the original screenplay of
“The Iron Lady,” which won two Academy Awards including Best Actress for
Meryl Streep, and which brought Abi nominations from the British Academy
of Film and Television Arts and the British Independent Film Awards.
Recipient of
LWVLA’S CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT LEADERSHIP AWARD
YORUBA RICHEN is honored for her documentary film, “The New Black,”
which tells the story of how the African-American community is grappling
with gay rights issues in light of the marriage equality movement and fight
over civil rights.The film won Audience Awards at AFI Docs, Philly Q Fest, and
LGBT Film Festival. Her body of work includes “Promised Land,” and “Sisters
of the Good Death.”
“I am thrilled to receive this award from the League of Women Voters, an
organization that I have always admired. It has never been more
important to speak out for women's rights and voting rights, and I'm
proud that my work continues in the tradition of Carrie Chapman Catt for
whom this award is named.”
READ MORE DETAILED BIOS ABOUT OUR INSPIRING AWARD WINNERS AT WWW.LWVLOSANGELES.ORG.
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The Carrie Chapman Catt LeadershipAward is named for theAmerican
women's suffrage leader who campaigned for the Nineteenth
Amendment to the United States Constitution, giving American women
the right to vote in 1920. The honor pays tribute to those who make
unprecedented contributions to the empowerment of women.
6. IN MEMORY OF IDA B. WELLS
IN MEMORY OF LUCRETIA MOTT
IN MEMORY OF ALICE PAUL
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Susan F.
Rice
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
MEDIA SPONSOR
EXTRAORDINARY APPRECIATION
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Yvonne Wolf
Event Planner
Jerry Rojas and
Rosa Kim
Focus Features
Monica Horan Rosenthal Rubit Escamilla
Annual Event
Assistant
7. ORGANIZATIONAL
PARTNERS
! Independent Voter Project
! Junior League of Los Angeles
! Ms. Magazine
! NALEO Educational Fund
! National Women's History Project
! Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs
! ProCon.org
! SeePolitical
! Stanford Professional Women
of Los Angeles
! the Women's Foundation of California
! Town Hall Los Angeles
! Westwood Village Improvement
Association
! Woman's Club of Hollywood
! Women in Technology International
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Officers
! Maria Montero, Co-President
! Martha Sklar, Co-President
! Mona Field, 2nd Vice President
! Ann Rushton, Secretary
! Michelle Dennis, Treasurer
Directors
! Harriet Borson
! Carol Eisner
! Marca Gay
! Carlos Medina
! Rosalind Tyson
! Ida Mae Windham
Staff
! Marilu Guevara, Administrative Director
! Helen Medrano, Administrative Assistant
SPECIAL THANKS
! Ben Alexander, Compliment
of Beverly Hills
! Kit Bowen, The Movie Kit
! Marc Dahm, Bluecat International
! Fundamental Philanthropy
! Tom Gallenkamp, Deep Fried Productions
! Marilu Guevara
! John Henson, Christina Montano and
Gerardo Galeano, Royce Hall, UCLA
! Made by Meg Catering
! Michele King, King Creative Design
! Michael Lang, Michael Lang Design
! Victoria Larimore
! Helen Medrano
! Gene Moore, Chartwheels Company
! Lauren Morrison, SilverScreen Theater
! Ari Perilstein, Custom Made Productions
! Joy Picus
! Karina Pires, Karina Pires Photography
! Sandy Radicevic, Premier Party Rents
! Charleye Schneiderman
! Anne Schwartz, G Fiori Floral Design LLC
! Lina Cordero Suarez
! Steve Trautmann, Async Radio
! Kaleigh Tuso
95TH ANNIVERSARY
EVENT PLANNING
COMMITTEE
! Marca Gay, Chair
! Carryl Carter
! Renee Chanon
! Carol Eisner
! Mira Hashmall
! Debbie Laskey
! Liza White
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8. CAN WE COUNT ON YOU?
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan grassroots volunteer organization, was
born in 1920 when fearless women fought for and finally attained the right to vote.
Originally designed to help 20 million women carry out their new responsibilities
as voters and to nurture civic leaders, the League helps voters, women and men,
become informed and engaged citizens. Today the League continues to engage
and empower diverse voices to participate in our democracy, defend and expand
voting rights, and advocate for better laws and public policy. Will you join us?
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
! Join the League of Women Voters of LA: www.lwvlosangeles.org
! Purchase merchandise: lwvla.merchlabs.com
! Purchase cookies: www.modernbite.com (search for “League”)
! Share your thoughts on Twitter and Facebook and tag LWVLA
! Make a donation in any amount:
http://lwvlosangeles.org/donate_instructions.html
! Remember the League in your will: call 213.368.1616
3303 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 310
Los Angeles, CA 90010
213.368.1616
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