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Published on 03/08/2023 11:17 AM


By Sydnie Harrell ‘24, Office of Undergraduate Studies at Texas A&M University

Held annually during March, Women’s History Month honors the accomplishments and advancements of women throughout history and today.

Women in Broadcasting Media

  • Amy Scholder
Amy Scholder is the executive producer of “My Name is Andrea,” a documentary about feminist author Andres Dworkin and her observations of prejudice against women. Through this film and her involvement in publishing, Scholder sheds light on diverse feminist experiences and LGBTQ+ topics.
 
  • Robin Roberts
News anchor Robin Roberts is a co-anchor for “Good Morning America” and was the first woman of color and first openly LGBTQ+ woman to host “Jeopardy!” Roberts is also the president and founder of “Rock’n Robin Productions,” a digital production company with goals to inform, uplift, enlighten and entertain.
 
  • Issa Rae
Issa Rae is an actress, writer, producer and civil rights activist. In her TV series, “Insecure,” Rae showcases the daily experiences of a young African American woman and touches on current social issues. Rae is also the founder of “HOORAE Media,” a production company with goals to increase representation in media.
 

Women in Digital Media

  • Maria Hinojosa
Journalist Maria Hinojosa is the anchor and executive producer of “Latino USA,” a show on National Public Radio that focuses on the Latino community. Hinojosa is also the CEO of Futuro Media Group, a nonprofit organization devoted to creating content and helping others understand a diverse, fast-changing society. 
 
  • India Ysabel
Founder of “The Speak Up Space,” an online space for victims of sexual violence, influencer India Ysabel uses her social media to advocate for anti-racism, LGBTQ+ rights and mental health. Ysabel is also a co-host of a podcast that covers news, mental health and social issues called, “The Accidental Activist.” 
 
  • Judith Martinez
Social impact advocate Judith Martinez uses her platform to be a spokesperson for mental health and gender equality. Martinez started the “InHerShoes Movement,” a community designed to redefine what makes a woman successful and encourage women to be more courageous, conscious leaders.
 

Women in Print Media

  • Alice Walker
Author Alice Walker expresses her passion for human rights by writing short stories about the everyday experiences of women. In her book “The Color Purple,” Walker tells a fictional story about the struggles of a young African American girl in Georgia. The book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1983 and was adapted into a movie and musical.
 
  • Laura Bates
To empower women by spreading awareness of sexism, author Laura Bates founded “The Everyday Sexism Project.” Along with her project, Bates promotes feminism in her books “Everyday Sexism,” “Girl Up,” “Misogynation” and “The Burning” and writes about cultural events affecting women in her Glamour UK column “The Feminist Forecast.” 
 
  • Janet Mock
Writer Janet Mock is an activist for women’s rights and transgender rights. In her first memoir “Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More,” Mock reflects on her personal experiences to encourage others. The memoir debuted on the New York Times bestselling list and is the first memoir from a young transgender woman.

Here is a list of events Texas A&M is holding to celebrate Women’s History Month. Additionally, students can visit the Texas A&M Women’s Resource Center to learn more about women’s issues and seek support.

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Media contact: Anna Lister, annalister@tamu.edu