by Marcia G. Yerman | Apr 9, 2020
Many of us at midlife are looking to chart a new path that also builds upon our past experiences, to have flexibility for more “me” and family time, and to give back to others. But how to forge a life that’s fluid, engaging, and rewarding as we move through our 50s...
by Marcia G. Yerman | Nov 4, 2019
You probably recognize the name Gail Collins. Throughout her career, she has been watching, reporting on and writing about the forces that shape women’s lives. She became part of the New York Times staff in 1995 as a member of the esteemed editorial board, and is...
by Marcia G. Yerman | Sep 23, 2019
As we move toward the 2020 presidential election, what better time to look back at how women fought to gain the right to vote—and how sectors of the American female population were overlooked, despite their contributions to the struggle. Curator Kate Clarke Lemay and...
by Marcia G. Yerman | Sep 11, 2019
If you need a shot of adrenaline, here’s the book to do it: “A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II,” Written with precision and pace by journalist Sonia Purnell, the untold story of Virginia Hall delivers action...
by Marcia G. Yerman | Aug 29, 2019
If you think that movies and television have a dearth of female characters who reflect your experiences—it’s not your imagination. The documentary This Changes Everything gives audiences a look at how the tropes of “the girlfriend,” the “useless chick,” and the beauty...
