About this Event
Writer, producer, and organizer Amy Richards—Gloria Steinem’s close friend and longtime collaborator—will join us to celebrate Gloria’s life and legacy, and to speak to the publication of her final memoir, "An Unexpected Life." She’ll be joined on the stage by Godmothers co-founder Victoria Jackson. Riley Blanks Reed, Godmothers’ head of storytelling, will moderate the conversation.
In "An Unexpected Life," Gloria Steinem offers a candid, inspiring portrait of her early life and journey as an activist, while looking ahead to the next chapters of the fight for equality—a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of feminism’s most enduring voices.
Before she became a feminist leader, Gloria Steinem was a curious child: going on road trips with her itinerant father, caring for her mother, and devouring every book she could find. In "An Unexpected" Life, Steinem reflects on the unlikely experiences and pivotal moments—from a childhood rat bite that opened her eyes to the dangers of poverty to the 1970 Women’s March honoring the right to vote—that shaped the visionary woman she would become.
She shares her years living in India, learning from the nonviolent movement there, and her travels around the world advocating for women’s rights. Along the way, she honors the people who influenced her most, including trailblazers, writers, and thinkers who expanded her understanding of power, community, justice, and solidarity.
Moving between past and present, Steinem examines the progress and setbacks of six decades of activism. As she reflects on the movements she helped build and the victories won for women’s and human rights, she also looks ahead, urging new generations to imagine bolder, more inclusive paths forward.
Event venue & nearby stays
Godmothers, 2280 Lillie Avenue, Summerland, United States
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