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Women have been present in journalism since the early 1800s.

First female broadcaster wasn't until much later.

The number of female journalists increased in the 1970s.

Present day situation is better.

Women in Journalism organizations.

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French Impressionist painter

Faced prejudice

Not allowed in Ècole des Beaux-Arts in Paris

1864 submitted work at the Paris Salon

1875 show with other prominent figures

Changed the art world despite being a woman

Brought a feminine view to the world where it was once all male dominated

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Born into slavery, before the Emancipation proclamation.

Protesting for social causes lead her to make change through journalism.

Investigated lynching through the press, risking her own life, in the Memphis Free Speech newspaper (Sturdivant 2022).

Also worked on suffrage and anti-segregation and even attacked large companies (TED-Ed 2019).

"One had better die fighting against injustice than die like a rat or a dog in a trap" and "The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them" - Ida B. Wells

NAACP involvement (TED-Ed 2019).

Interesting fact: She fought against racial seat segregation years before Rosa Parks.

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Star journalist by going undercover

Ushered a change in investigative journalism

Found less opportunities than her brothers in the work field

Hired by Pittsburg Dispatch after writing to them but later quit

Later started working for Joseph Pulitzer and he challenged her for the mental institution article

Traveled around the world and set record while The New York World published updates

30 gets married and inherits companies when her husband dies, leading her to become more     independent

Eventually returns to journalism

Remembered as a great reporter

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Ida Tarbell was a pioneering investigative journalist and one of the leading muckrakers of the Progressive Era.

Best known for her groundbreaking investigative series on the Standard Oil Company, which was published in McClure's Magazine from 1902 to 1904.

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Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962): American political figure, diplomat, and activist.

First lady of the United States from 1933-1945, longest-serving in U.S. history.

Pioneered using media to connect with women in American public life.

Engaged in journalism: press conferences, daily columns, and articles.

Fostered two-way communication with women nationwide.

Beyond politics, aimed at building self-awareness among women.

Advocated for women's access to communication media.

Vision: Journalism as a tool to overcome social isolation for women.

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Born April 12th, 1925, in the Bronx, Evelyn Berezin was a pioneering American computer designer.

Known for creating the first computer-driven word processor and working on airline reservation systems.

Invented the word processor in the 1960s to alleviate the workload of secretaries globally.

Founder of the Redactron Corporation, a public company that delivered systems worldwide.

In a male-dominated industry, she stood out as a female inventor, engineer, and tech startup founder.

Designed semiconductors herself, contributing to her unique role in the field.

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Barbara Walters (1929-2022): American broadcast journalist and TV personality.

Renowned for her interviewing skills and viewer popularity.

Hosted shows including Today, ABC Evening News, 20/20, and The View.

Started as the "Today Girl" in 1964, later expanding her role on the show.

Became cohost of Today in 1974, winning an Emmy the next year.

In 1976, signed a groundbreaking 5-year, $1 million/year contract with ABC.

Authored autobiography "Audition," reflecting on proving herself in the industry.

Recognized as one of the most prominent female faces in media today.

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Susan Sontag was a prominent American writer, essayist, and cultural critic.

Sontag's writings covered a wide range of topics, including literature, art, photography, and social issues. She had a profound impact on intellectual discourse and challenged conventional thinking.

Some of her essays explored cultural attitudes toward women, sexuality, and the intersections of gender and power.

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Diane Sawyer is a veteran American television journalist who has made significant contributions to the field.

One of the first female correspondents on "60 Minutes" and later as the anchor of ABC World News.

Known for her interviewing skills, Sawyer conducted high-profile interviews with world leaders, celebrities, and newsmakers. Her ability to navigate tough interviews and ask insightful questions showcased the competence and professionalism of women in journalism.

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Created the Huffington Post by adapting to the new digital landscape (Stevenson 2017).

Took more of a curation approach in her publications and it paid off (Debruyne 2017).

As a 55 year old when she created the Post, she broke through gender and age stereotypes and became a role model.

"Fearlessness is like a muscle. I know from my own life that the more I exercise it the more natural it becomes to not let my fears run me" and "Failure is not the opposite of success, it's a part of success" -Arianna Huffington

Fun Fact: In 2003, she ran for California governor and lost to Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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She grew up with a difficult childhood

Persevered and graded from college and then became news anchor

1984 she was offered “The Oprah Winfrey Show”

Interviewed public figures and covered important topics

Launched different business ventures and helped others in many ways

Used different mediums

Very successful career and the first black woman billionaire

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