Media continues to be the lens through which society constructs meaning and makes sense of the world around them. Those social meanings emanating from the media are primarily associated with how the media selects and constructs content, issues, people, places, events as news values...

Among the other nonprofit organizations that have benefitted from Streisand’s generosity in recent years are the Center for American Progress, Planned Parenthood, Mother Jones, ProPublica, Women’s Media Center, People for the American Way and the Union of Concerned Scientists.

Dr. Janet Dewart Bell’s Juneteenth Day lecture on Black women in history and their quest for freedom, justice and democracy is part of a Women’s Media Center Series. It can be viewed at womensmediacenter.com from midday (ET) June 19th (link at the end of this post). It is a free, educational event.

Recently, Koritha Mitchell was honored with the prestigious Women’s Media Center IMPACT Award. In recognition of that major honor, I sat down with Mitchell. In a wide-ranging conversation (which has been edited for length and clarity), we talked about the significance of that honor; the enduring violence that targets Black, Brown, and other folks of color; and her thoughts on the varying receptions of former First Lady Michelle Obama and current Vice President Kamala Harris.

[H]onorees shared similar stories of grit, resilience and courage in overcoming stereotypes while rising to the top, where they are now leading the fight to ensure both gender and multicultural representation as presidents of various journalists or journalists-supporting organizations.

Last week, Horvath introduced a motion to proclaim April 30 as Jane Fonda Day in L.A. County. “Jane Fonda is an American actor and activist whose contributions have left an indelible mark on entertainment and social activism, especially women’s rights and environmental advocacy,” the motion reads. “Throughout her illustrious career spanning decades, Jane Fonda has not only captivated audiences with her performances on screen but has also fearlessly championed causes that promote environmental sustainability, gender equality and social justice.”