Robin Morgan, poet and feminist whose allies included Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem, dies at 85
Summary
Robin Morgan, a poet and feminist who helped shape the second-wave feminist movement, has died at the age of 85. She was known for her activism, writing, and her role in organizing early protests for women's rights.Key Facts
- Robin Morgan was a child television star in the 1940s and 1950s.
- She became a leading feminist activist and poet during the 1960s and 1970s.
- Morgan helped organize the first protest against the Miss America pageant in 1968.
- She edited the influential 1970 feminist essay collection "Sisterhood is Powerful."
- Morgan is credited with coining the term "herstory" to highlight women's perspectives in history.
- Her poem “Monster” was used in feminist rallies.
- She was arrested in 1970 during a protest supporting union efforts at Grove Press.
- Morgan was known for her strong activism as well as her personal openness about her relationships.
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