The Fem Word Vol. 71

CURATING STORIES OF BOLD WOMEN IN CREATIVE SPACES.

weekly dose of female excellence ahead xx

She lives her life with Pride

Emmy winner Holland Taylor is gearing up for the June PBS debut of her one-woman show Ann, about legendary Texas Governor Ann Richards as part of the network’s Great Performances series. Along with her Hollywood achievements, Taylor discusses how she will be honoring Pride month and her journey coming out. READ MORE

Pride in this case..

The Supreme Court passed a new federal law explicitly barring LGBT workers from being fired on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This is a blockbuster ruling for LGBT rights. READ MORE

A showcase of Pride

The show must go... Due to COVID-19 the LGBTQZ film festival will not take place in San Francisco this year. Instead they will celebrate the 50th year of pride online with many short films and speeches. This event is a four day virtual pride showcase where millions will be joining right from their home.  READ MORE

Ms. Green Beret, we salute you

Modern special forces training didn’t stop her. A female National Guard soldier is set to be the first to graduate and don the coveted Green Beret. She passed an ‘Unconventional Warfare’ exercise which marks a huge milestone for women across the force. READ MORE

A healing walk

GirlTrek, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and healing of black women and girls, have organized walk teams in hundreds of cities and towns. Co-founders Vanessa Garrison and T. Morgan Dixon aim to reclaim the health of black women while reestablishing walking as a healing tradition. READ MORE

Wave the flag of inclusion

As conversations around race increase across the nation, organizations and individuals are reassessing names and symbols from the past. The Southeastern Conference is urging Mississippi to change its state flag, stating that it wants athletes to play in a more inclusive environment. READ MORE

Hidden figure no longer

NASA will rename its headquarters after Mary W. Jackson, the agency's first African American female engineer. During her time at NASA, Jackson helped promote a more inclusive environment for minorities and women. READ MORE

Disney Reimagined

One of Disney’s most popular and oldest rides is being re-themed due to the controversial film, “Song of the South”. Splash Mountain has been criticized for the racist background behind this ride and will soon be a “thing of the past”. The Walt Disney team has planned to retheme the ride to inspire “Princess and the Frog” that stars the company’s first Black Princess. READ MORE

Meet Dr. and Dr. Kudji

This mother-daughter duo achieved their dreams of becoming doctors. In their studies, they drew inspiration and strength from each other, and will be tackling their residency programs together at the same hospital. READ MORE