We are a museum. Our job is to look backwards and forwards at the same time. Guiding viewers to a place of knowledge and understanding is what we do. It is a tricky time for such tasks. In a time when 1 in 4 Americans did not read a book last year, our job is...
The issue of female empowerment has seemingly never been more prevalent. With the Harvey Weinstein accusations that began in October, snowballing into the #MeToo campaign and the naming and shaming of numerous high profile politicians, TV anchors and directors, the...
I think it’s pretty safe to say that the majority of the world seems to underestimate the power of teenage girls. The recent political renaissance of Teen Vogue proves that. The magazine’s editorial staff firmly believes that girls and young women can be...
Pre-teen Marley Dias is publishing an activism guide for children and teenagers. The publisher, Scholastic, announced that the guide is set for release in Spring 2018. Dias is best known for her social activism movement, #1000BlackGirlBooks, which she launched in...
When I heard the Bono had been named a Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year, I was confused. Surely the award was for – well – women? I was reminded of the scene in (the always great) Parks and...