A new digital tribute from Ms. invites readers to share their memories of Gloria, and help tell the story of the countless lives she changed.
In the days since Gloria Steinem’s death, Ms. editors have been flooded with remembrances: stories of a speech that awakened something, a book or article that gave language to an unnamed truth, a brief encounter that became a treasured memory, or a lifetime of activism inspired by her example.
Again and again, we have been reminded that Gloria’s legacy cannot be told through milestones and accomplishments alone. It also lives in the people she encouraged, the movements she strengthened and the generations of women and girls who came to understand themselves—and their power—differently because of her.
Now, we want to hand the microphone to you.
Ms. has created a new digital tribute to Gloria Steinem, bringing together memories and reflections from friends, colleagues, fellow activists and readers around the world. We invite you to add your voice by answering one question: What did Gloria mean to you?
Gloria was the people’s feminist. She made people feel seen, heard and capable of changing the world. She famously reminded us, “The Constitution does not begin with ‘I, the president.’ It begins with ‘We, the people.’”
So we invite you—the people—to help tell the story of her extraordinary feminist legacy.
Perhaps you met Gloria at a march, lecture or organizing meeting. Perhaps you grew up reading Ms. or discovered her writing decades later. Maybe her words helped you recognize an injustice, leave a harmful situation, find your voice, raise a feminist child, begin organizing or imagine a life beyond the limits prescribed for you.
Your tribute does not need to capture the whole of Gloria’s life or legacy. It only needs to tell your part of the story.
Together, these memories reveal something no single obituary could: the deeply personal ways Gloria changed lives, and how her work continues through all of us.
Share your memory, reflection or story about Gloria Steinem.
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