Gloria Steinem, feminist icon, dies at 92
Summary
Gloria Steinem, a well-known journalist and activist who played a major role in the U.S. women's movement, died at 92. She helped bring women's rights issues like abortion and equality into the public eye for over 60 years.Key Facts
- Gloria Steinem died peacefully at her home in New York City at age 92.
- She became famous in 1963 when she worked undercover as a Playboy Bunny to expose poor pay and sexism.
- Steinem co-founded Ms. magazine, focusing on feminism and women's issues.
- She fought to legalize abortion before the Roe v. Wade decision and worked to protect those rights afterward.
- Steinem helped start the National Women's Political Caucus and testified for the Equal Rights Amendment in 1970.
- She traveled and worked with Black feminist leaders who challenged racism and classism within feminism.
- Her last memoir, "An Unexpected Life," will be published soon.
- Her home in New York will continue as a place for social justice activities.
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