I am excited to announce that I finally got approval from Florida State University (FSU) to hold a screening of the college sexual assault documentary It Happened Here. A great degree of effort has been made by the university to make FSU a top college, and it’s meeting this challenge with outstanding success. The approval … Continue reading
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Five Survivors Speak Out in the Sexual Assault Documentary “It Happened Here”
This article I wrote reviewing It Happened Here – the powerful sexual assault documentary I use for screenings to educate high school and college students – was published in jGirls Magazine. You may read the article below or on the jGirls website. Genre: Documentary Release Date: 2014 Director: Lisa F. Jackson Producer: Marjorie Schwartz Nielsen … Continue reading
Women in the film industry don’t lack ambition. They still lack opportunity.
In recognition of International Women’s Day today, I am posting my article that was published on the Women’s Media Center website on 3/1/19. You may view it on their website or here. This article is my second on this subject and continues my look into gender inequality as it relates specifically to women in the … Continue reading
From the Silent Film Era to the Era of Breaking the Silence: The History and Future of Women in Film
The Oscars are February 24th at 8:00PM EST. In conjunction with this highly anticipated annual event, I wrote the following article on the history and future of women in film that was published on the Women’s Media Center. As we celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s winners, let’s not forget the work that is still … Continue reading
Education / In The News / Safety / SSAIS
Speaking Up for Survivors in K-12 Schools
This article appeared on the Ms. magazine blog today. It was written by Stop Sexual Assault in Schools co-founder Joel Levin. It is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the proposed Title IX changes and their affect on K-12 students. You may read the original article on the Ms. site or below. I … Continue reading
Bernice Sandler, “Godmother of Title IX,” Dies at 90
The following obituary written by Emily Langer appeared in the January 7, 2019, issue of The Washington Post. As a young woman who has benefited from the work of Dr. Sandler (and many others), I have to remind myself that while there is still so much work to be done, a great many strides have … Continue reading
Should We Teach About Consent In K-12? Brett Kavanaugh’s Home State Says Yes…And So Do I!
The following article by Anya Kamenetz was published on NPR.org 9/28/18. You may read it here or on the NPR website. I am inspired by Delegate Ariana Kelly’s work to bring much-needed consent education to K-12 students in Maryland. She has done what I hope to do in Florida and what I believe should be … Continue reading
