The Forgotten Woman boutique, which she opened in 1977, spoke directly to the nascent idea of body acceptance. It soon became a chain. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Women and Girls”
‘Vodka in Your Coffee Cup’: When Pandemic Drinking Goes Too Far
By Gotham Rex on December 25, 2020
Some women are seeking to regain control over their alcohol habits after months of laissez-faire consumption. Source: New York Times
How a Brooklyn Sisterhood of Black Women Became National Power Brokers
By Gotham Rex on November 27, 2020
Ten years ago, the Olori Sisterhood was a small-time “political sorority.” Now they’re ready for a seat at the table. Source: New York Times
Israel Horovitz, Playwright Tarnished by Allegations of Abuse, Dies at 81
By Gotham Rex on November 11, 2020
Mr. Horovitz found success Off Broadway, working with actors who later became household names. But his life took a downturn when women came forward to describe a pattern of sexual misconduct and assault. Source: New York Times
Viola Smith, ‘Fastest Girl Drummer in the World,’ Dies at 107
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
She became a star as a percussionist and bandleader in the swing era. But her call for the big bands to hire women instrumentalists during World War II had little impact. Source: New York Times
Pregnant Woman Is Strangled as N.Y.C. Has 3 Domestic Violence Killings in Days
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2020
The body of Vanessa Pierre, 29, was found on the side of a Queens highway. Her boyfriend has been charged with murder. Source: New York Times
Nxivm Cult: Leader Keith Raniere Sentenced to 120 Years
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2020
In the courtroom, more than a dozen victims gave wrenching testimony about how he manipulated and sexually abused them. Source: New York Times
Keith Raniere, Leader of Nxivm Sex Cult, Faces Life Sentence
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2020
Mr. Raniere, once idolized by his followers as a genius, was convicted after prosecutors presented evidence that he had a harem of sexual “slaves” kept in line with blackmail. Source: New York Times
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a Native Daughter of Brooklyn, to Get a Statue in Her Hometown
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2020
The memorial, announced by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, is one of several efforts to honor Justice Ginsburg in Brooklyn, where she grew up. Source: New York Times
More Plays, More Stars and More Women in Latest ‘Spotlight’ Series
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2020
The fall After criticism over gender parity, Pearl Cleage, Larissa FastHorse, Adrienne Kennedy and Sarah Ruhl will be featured in the spring. Source: New York Times
Myriam Sarachik Never Gave Up on Physics
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2020
The New York-based scientist overcame sexism and personal tragedy to make major contributions to the field, for which she received recognition this year. Source: New York Times
Keith Raniere, Nxivm ‘Sex Cult’ Leader, Should Get Life in Prison, Prosecutors Say
By Gotham Rex on August 28, 2020
Keith Raniere was convicted last year in a trial that exposed the inner workings of the group, in which women were branded and coerced into sex. Source: New York Times
Suspect in Sarah Lawrence Cult Case Is Accused of Witness Tampering
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2020
Lawrence V. Ray, who is charged with sex trafficking and extortion, tried to intimidate his daughter’s former classmates from his jail cell, prosecutors say. Source: New York Times
Sister Elaine Roulet, 89, Dies; Aided Imprisoned Mothers and Their Children
By Gotham Rex on August 22, 2020
Changes Sister Elaine helped bring about at the Bedford Hills prison for women in New York State allowed inmates and their offspring to bond. Source: New York Times
Overlooked No More: Leonora O’Reilly, Suffragist Who Fought for Working Women
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2020
She was a charismatic and powerful public speaker who pushed for equal pay for equal work, better labor standards and overall empowerment for women. Source: New York Times