NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioSeptember 3, 2026Hillsborough
WMNF reports on Gloria Steinem's 2008 speech at Eckerd College following her death
This article serves as a retrospective report on a 2008 speaking event featuring Gloria Steinem, Dorothy Pitman Hughes, Jennifer Baumgardner, and Amy Richards at Eckerd College in Florida. The report is published by WMNF 88.5 FM in response to the news of Steinem's death.
Read the full story at WMNF Tampa Community RadioWhy It Matters
The article provides historical context regarding a past public appearance by a prominent activist at a Florida educational institution.
Key Facts
- Gloria Steinem has died.
- Gloria Steinem participated in a conversation at Eckerd College in 2008.
- The 2008 event included Dorothy Pitman Hughes, Jennifer Baumgardner, and Amy Richards as participants.
- WMNF 88.5 FM published this report as a retrospective on the 2008 event.
Who's Mentioned
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