Robin Morgan, feminist writer and close friend of Gloria Steinem, dies at 85
Summary
Robin Morgan, a writer, poet, and feminist activist, died at the age of 85 in New York after health issues. She was a key figure in the second-wave feminist movement, known for organizing protests and writing influential feminist works.Key Facts
- Robin Morgan was a child star in the 1940s and ’50s before becoming a feminist and writer.
- She died in New York at age 85 after recent health problems.
- Morgan helped organize the first protest against the Miss America pageant in 1968.
- She edited the important feminist essay collection "Sisterhood is Powerful" in 1970.
- Morgan is credited with coining the term “herstory” to highlight women’s history.
- Her poetry supported feminist causes and was quoted in rallies and culture.
- She was active in protests, once arrested for supporting union efforts at Grove Press.
- She wrote over 20 books, including memoirs, poetry, and feminist anthologies.
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