Feminism NOW Podcast
Passionate about modern feminist issues? Want to learn more about how today’s political, academic, and cultural leaders strive for a future of universal equality and justice? Join NOW President Christian F. Nunes in a new podcast dedicated to intersectional feminist discussions in American society as she interviews leaders in entertainment, sports, politics, and science. From conversations on constitutional equality to economic justice to reproductive rights, listeners will find new ways to learn, engage, get empowered, and have a little fun along the way.
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Episode #6: Celebrating Everyday Feminists – Dropping Wednesday, November 29th @ 11:00 am ET
What does it really mean to be a feminist? Christian F. Nunes dives into this question with Latanya MappFrett, the President and CEO of Global Fund for Women and author of “The Everyday Feminist: The Key to Sustainable Social Impact-Driving Movements We Need Now More Than Ever.” Latanya tells listeners it is the everyday feminists, the women making change in their communities across the globe, who are the key to transformative social change and the ones we need to support and stand in solidarity with. Christian and Latanya discuss intersectional and intergenerational feminism, taking back the word feminist, stepping into their power, and celebrating the women in their lives. Ms. Latanya Mapp Frett has worked in over 15 countries with non-profit organizations, United Nations agencies, governments, and foundations to advance gender justice and social equality. Previously, she was the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Global and quadrupled the size of the program in four years to become one of the most innovative and sustainable global health organizations in the field. She also worked for eight years as a human rights officer for the United Nations Children & Fund(UNICEF).
To find out more about Global Fund for Women, check out their website or follow them@GlobalFundWomen. You can follow Latanya @LatanyaFrett on X (formerly Twitter) and@LatanyaMapp on Instagram.
Episode #5: Building Coalitions for Social Change with Leslie R. Hinkson, Chief Officer of Racial Justice and Equity for the League of Conservation Voters, and Zakiya Thomas, President and CEO of the Fund for Women’s Equality and the ERA Coalition
What does it take to drive social change and shift paradigms towards equality?
Wednesday on Feminism NOW, Christian F. Nunes talks with two changemakers working to build inclusive coalitions and advance justice for marginalized groups. Zakiya Thomas, President and CEO of the Equal Rights Amendment Coalition discusses the importance of the ERA for securing rights for all people regardless of sex. Next, Christian chats with Leslie Hinkson, Chief Officer of Racial Justice and Equity for the League of Conservation Voters about her work to promote intersectionality, racial justice, and equity within the climate justice movement.
Zakiya Thomas is President and CEO of the Fund for Women’s Equality and the ERA Coalition, which represents 80 million people across 280 diverse organizations all united under the goal of advancing sex equality. As a political strategist, Zakiya works to shift how people communicate their issues in order to foster greater collaboration and connection within coalitions.
Hello. Today is the most amazing day. It is sunny outside and there is a slight breeze. The ocean sweet smell of kelp and salt are in the air. After work today we will go down to the beach to put our feet in the sand.
Hello. Today is the most amazing day. It is sunny outside and there is a slight breeze. The ocean sweet smell of kelp and salt are in the air. After work today we will go down to the beach to put our feet in the sand.
Hello. Today is the most amazing day. It is sunny outside and there is a slight breeze. The ocean sweet smell of kelp and salt are in the air. After work today we will go down to the beach to put our feet in the sand.
Hello. Today is the most amazing day. It is sunny outside and there is a slight breeze. The ocean sweet smell of kelp and salt are in the air. After
Dr. Leslie R. Hinkson is the Chief Officer of Racial Justice and Equity for the League of Conservation Voters, where she is responsible for helping create and implement an overarching vision for racial justice and equity at LCV – both at the programmatic and operational levels – that works to ensure the organization honors its commitments to be a diverse, antiracist, equitable, and inclusive organization.
Hello. Today is the most amazing day. It is sunny outside and there is a slight breeze. The ocean sweet smell of kelp and salt are in the air. After work today we will go down to the beach to put our feet in the sand.
Hello. Today is the most amazing day. It is sunny outside and there is a slight breeze. The ocean sweet smell of kelp and salt are in the air. After work today we will go down to the beach to put our feet in the sand.
Hello. Today is the most amazing day. It is sunny outside and there is a slight breeze. The ocean sweet smell of kelp and salt are in the air. After work today we will go down to the beach to put our feet in the sand.
Hello. Today is the most amazing day. It is sunny outside and there is a slight breeze. The ocean sweet smell of kelp and salt are in the air.
Episode #4 – Get Out The Vote! with LaTosha Brown
It’s November, and that means it’s time to get out the vote. Christian F. Nunes talks with the award-winning organizer, political strategist, and Black Renaissance woman LaTosha Brown about her work organizing and empowering Black and marginalized voters across the U.S. Black Voters Matter Fund played a crucial role in increasing voter turnout in the 2020 US Senate election in Georgia to turn the state Blue. Nunes and Brown discuss effective organizing strategies, how to boost political resilience and agency, and why positive change is still happening at a grassroots level, even if it doesn’t always feel like it.
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Episode #3 – Violence Against Black Women with Dr. Brittany Lewis
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and host Christian F. Nunes talks with Dr. Brittany Lewis about some disturbing statistics: there are 60,000 missing Black women and girls in this county, and Black women are more than twice as likely as their peers to be victims of homicide.
Nunes and Lewis discuss the systemic racism behind the disproportionate rates of violence Black women and girls face in the US. Hello. Today is the most amazing day. It is sunny outside and there is a slight breeze. The ocean sweet smell of kelp and salt are in the air. After work today we will go down to the beach to put our feet in the sand. Hello. Today is the most amazing day. It is sunny outside and there is a slight breeze.
Episode #2 – “Our Work is Never Over” with Alyssa Milano
Feeling overwhelmed by the never-ending work of activism in our world? You’re not alone. On this episode of Feminism NOW, host Christian F. Nunes talks with Alyssa Milano about using her platform as a celebrity to affect positive change and amplify important issues, the illusion of work-life balance, staying present in the moment as a practice in mindfulness, celebrating small wins, and the importance of intersectional practices in working towards true equality.