The Paley Center for Media is celebrating International Women’s Day by launching a quarterly conversation series about women’s achievements and struggles, particularly in regards to the media. The first event will be held March 8, International Women’s Day, and air on the Paley Center’s channel on Verizon Media’s Yahoo Entertainment, a press release announced.
The series “will convene prominent leading women to share their insights, personal experiences, and points of view to inspire audiences of all ages. These important and timely conversations will explore topics such as empowerment, gender and economic equality, inclusion, and opportunity across media, entertainment, tech, sports, public policy, and other fields,” the release details. “By shining a light on media’s powerful shaping role in providing a diverse and inclusive platform that amplifies women’s voices, these programs will recognize their contributions at every level of society and culture.”
The kick-off event, “Choosing to Challenge: How Women Are Leading the Way,” will feature panelists including actresses Rita Moreno, Cynthia Erivo, and Phylicia Rashad, ballerina Misty Copeland, U.S. Representative Val Demings, and MSNBC anchor Alicia Menendez.
“The Paley Center for Media is thrilled to present the first of a series of programs with influential women, who will share their experiences and raise awareness about the significant role the media can play in equality, opportunity, and representation to help create a more inclusive world,” said Paley Center President and CEO Maureen J. Reidy.
“I thank the Paley Center for Media for inviting me to participate in this special event as it starts its series to highlight women empowerment,” Copeland stated. “Throughout my career, I have fought to break down barriers to help make the world better for the next generation of women. I look forward to joining the discussion with other incredible women leaders.”
Demings added, “We know that when given the opportunity, women can achieve anything — in leadership, art, sports, media, science, or any other endeavor. I am looking forward to joining these extraordinary women to discuss the future of empowerment and accomplishment.”
