As advocates, conveners, community members and investors in women and girls, it’s essential that we focus on continued learning. Staying up to date with critical issues keeps us informed and inspired. Below is a list of books, articles, videos and podcasts focused on women that staff at Women’s Fund recommend.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
9to5: The Story of a Movement
Women office workers in 1970s Boston call for better pay, more opportunities and an end to sexual harassment | Available on Netflix
Women-owned businesses outpace the market
News report from MSNBC
Full Court Press
The series chronicles the historic 2023—2024 women’s college basketball season through three of its star players: Kiki Rice, Kamilla Cardoso and Indiana Fever number- one draft pick Caitlin Clark. | Available on ESPN+
WHAT WE’RE READING
Imagine if women’s health had the resources it deserves
In this article Anita Zaidi, President, Gender Equality Division of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation proposes global solutions to the persistent neglect of women’s health. | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Sisters of the Yam: Black Women and Self-Recovery
Writing in 1993, author bell hooks reflects on the ways in which the emotional health of Black women is impacted by sexism and racism. | Grab the book at one of our community’s great local bookshops.
There is no democracy without gender justice
This article by Pamela Shifman, president of Democracy Alliance, addresses what is missing in our current governmental systems. | Ms. Magazine
WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO
The rock and roll legends of The Avenue
Weekly documentary focusing on the cultural achievements of Black artists and musicians from Central Indiana. | Echoes of Indiana Avenue, available on WFYI.org
The Happiness Lab: Happiness Through Generosity
An episode of The Ted Interview with Liz Dunn, a professor whose research shows that increasing our generosity can significantly boost our own happiness. | Available on Apple Podcast and Spotify
Revisiting songs from artists who performed at GangGang’s I Made Rock and Roll festival
Janelle Monae, Joy Oladokun and Gary Clark, Jr.
This article was published within the August 2024 issue of the Women’s Fund’s Diane magazine.
