30 Women Making History
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month, Women’s Media Center is profiling 30 extraordinary women making history. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support WMC Exclusives — every dollar raised will go directly toward hiring women writers to comment on major news stories and report topics often [...]
30 Women Making HistoryIn recognition of the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month, Women’s Media Center is profiling 30 extraordinary women making history. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support WMC Exclusives — every dollar raised will go directly toward hiring women writers to comment on major news stories and report topics often neglected [...]
Where are women in Hollywood? Is anyone noticing that we just had three back to back all-male categories? All the nominees were male – meaning of course that all the winners were male. Best Animated Feature, Best Original Song, Best Original Screenplay. ALL MEN. This is unacceptable.
Women are 51% of the population but are [...]
30 Women Making HistoryIn recognition of the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month, Women’s Media Center is profiling 30 extraordinary women making history. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support WMC Exclusives — every dollar raised will go directly toward hiring women writers to comment on major news stories and report topics often neglected [...]
Best Feature – PRECIOUS
Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness, Gary Magness
Best First Feature – CRAZY HEART
Scott Cooper, Robert Duvall, Rob Carliner, Judy Cairo, T Bone Burnett
Best Female Lead – Gabourey Sidibe
PRECIOUS
Best Supporting Female – Mo’Nique
PRECIOUS
Best Foreign Film – AN EDUCATION
Lone Scheerfig
Best Documentary ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL – Best Documentary
Producer Rebecca Yeldham
Robert Altman Award
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, [...]
30 Women Making HistoryIn recognition of the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month, Women’s Media Center is profiling 30 extraordinary women making history. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to support WMC Exclusives — every dollar raised will go directly toward hiring women writers to comment on major news stories and report topics often neglected [...]
New York Times Article On Myth Of “Racial Bias And Abortion” Omits Critical Analyses
3/1/10
RH Reality Check: The New York Times story failed to explore in any real depth the factors underlying reproductive and sexual health problems among African-American women.
Utah Bill Would Criminalize Illegal Abortions
3/1/10
NY Times: The origins of Utah State House Bill 12 lie in [...]
February 27, 2010 – 8:05 am
During February, SisterSong and other organizations have campaigned against anti-abortion advertising targeting Black women throughout the State of Georgia with billboard campaigns. Then, the companion legislation, HB 1155, the Pre-natal Non-discrimination Act (The Sex and Race Selection Bill) was introduced in the GA House. 80 of the billboards were erected and CBS Outdoor Advertising has [...]
February 22, 2010 – 12:08 pm
‘Meet The Press’ Ratings Burst With Maddow Appearance
2/19/10
Huffington Post: “Meet the Press” has benefitted from another Maddow Bump.
Okla. Strikes Down Law That Would Have ‘Undressed’ Women
2/19/10
ABC: Oklahoma Court Calls 2009 Abortion Restriction Law Unconstitutional.
Saudi Women To Be Allowed To Argue Cases In Court
2/21/10
BBC: Saudi Arabia is planning to bring in a new law [...]
February 5, 2010 – 6:24 pm
WMC President Jehmu Greene went one on one with former NFL player Chad Hennings over the anti-choice Super Bowl ad on Fox’s America’s Newsroom and what will happen after the big game. Jehmu said, “we are going to continue very aggressively, whether it is the Super Bowl or any network that shows sexism and bias [...]