We're still buzzing from our Women of Vision Awards! We honored grantee partners and feminist leaders driving change, celebrated Teresa C. Younger's 13-year tenure, and announced our incoming President & CEO Tracy Sturdivant. See some of our fav moments: forwomen.org/blog/our-fav...

Our fight for progress is only possible with collective action. We're proud to support grantee partners fighting for a better future for all of us. 🖼 by celestialterrestrial on IG

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We were so honored to recognize Fatima Goss Graves of the @nwlc.org during our Women of Vision Awards. Last week's event was a powerful reminder of the incredible women and organizations fighting for a more just and equitable future for all. Learn more here: forwomen.org/in-the-press...

Kicking off #AANHPIHeritageMonth with wise words from the first woman of color elected to Congress, Representative Patsy Mink! This month, join us as we celebrate the incredible contributions of Asian-Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to our society and culture.

We’re still buzzing with the news of Tracy Sturdivant being named as the next Ms. Foundation President & CEO! Read more here ⤵️

Last night's Women of Vision Awards was simply unforgettable. We honored Teresa C. Younger’s final gala after 13 years of fearless leadership and celebrated an incredible group of changemakers. And we announced Tracy Sturdivant as our next President & CEO. What a night! forwomen.org/statements/m...

Tonight at our Women of Vision Awards, we made it official: Tracy Sturdivant will become the 10th President & CEO of Ms. Foundation! Tracy is a dynamic and respected leader at the intersection of culture, social justice, democracy, and philanthropy. Learn more: forwomen.org/blog/a-new-e...

Tonight's the night! The 2026 Women of Vision Awards are made possible thanks to our generous sponsors. We can’t wait to celebrate with you this evening! #wov2026

This #EarthDay, we're spotlighting Hazel M. Johnson AKA the Mother of the Environmental Justice movement. Starting in the 1970s in Chicago, Johnson helped expose toxic environmental hazards in her neighborhood, the health impacts of which harmed residents who were predominantly Black.

This #InfertilityAwarenessWeek, check out four learnings from our report, The Color of Infertility. This landscape analysis covers fertility disparities based on race, gender, ability, class, and more. Read the full report: forwomen.org/resources/th...

Closing #BlackMaternalHealthWeek with words from scholar, author, and professor Jade S. Sasser, PhD. Black birthing people deserve safety, dignity, healing, and joy. Black families need support throughout all stages of pregnancy. Learn more: blkmaternalhealthweek.com @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social#BlackMaternalHealthWeek

This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we're proud to stand alongside @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social#BlackMaternalHealthWeekin the movement to advance Black maternal health equity. We affirm that Black mamas deserve more than survival—they deserve joy, rest, and liberation. #RootedInJusticeAndJoy #BMHW26 #BlackMamasMatter

Today is #AANHPIWomensEqualPayDay, a day that recognizes the pay disparity between Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women compared to their white male counterparts. AAHNPI women are long overdue equal pay for equal work.

We are co-sponsors of Choosing to Lead Against the Current, a conversation between Eveline Shen and Heather McGhee. This dialogue will explore what it takes to build resilient, sustainable movements. Registration closes on April 16 — sign up now: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversa...

We're just three weeks out from the 2026 Women of Vision Awards, and we can't wait to celebrate with you. Over the years, we've brought together incredible honorees, speakers, performers, and guests. Don't want to miss this unforgettable evening—secure your tickets today: forwomen.org/gala

Ms. Foundation was one of the first funders of domestic violence shelters and sexual assault hotlines. We are proud to stand with survivors of sexual assault, and support grantee partners that are fighting for safety and justice for all. #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth 🖼 by @liberaljane.bsky.social

Happy Birthday to renowned poet and activist, Maya Angelou. Her timeless words continue to guide our work. 👏

Capacity building is an essential part of our strategy to invest in and support long-term impact. In our newest blog, Senior Program Officer Samantha Franklin and Program Officer Melanie Jiménez share more about the ways we support our partners via capacity building: forwomen.org/blog/investi...

Happy #TransDayofVisibility! 🏳️‍⚧️ Closing out #WomensHistoryMonth by honoring and celebrating trans women, whose courage and leadership have long shaped the movement for gender equity—even when their contributions have been overlooked.

We're excited to announce the Teresa C. Younger Award! This award will be presented annually at the Women of Vision Awards to recognize the tenure and leadership values of our President & CEO Teresa C. Younger, who will step down this June.

Today is #EqualPayDay, a day that represents how far into the next year women must work to make up for the #genderpaygap. This gap widens even further for women of color, mothers, disabled women, and LGBTQIA+ workers. Women are long overdue equal pay for equal work. Learn more: equalpay2day.org

Happy Birthday to our co-founding mother, Gloria Steinem! ❤️ Gloria is trailblazing activist, writer, and organizer, devoting her life to the fights for gender and racial justice. We are incredibly proud to be guided by her vision and advocacy.

Audre Lorde once said, "I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own." Safety can't be a reality for anyone until it's a reality for everyone. Art by smallfoxpress on IG

As she prepares for her leadership transition, President & CEO Teresa C. Younger spoke with @apnews.com about her legacy & the fight for equity as we face setbacks in this administration's second term. Read more: apnews.com/article/ms-foundation-teresa-younger-5542ee3e39b819afd4212e97a8ef5975

Ms. Foundation’s love and admiration for Dolores Huerta is unwavering—particularly in this moment. There is always power in coming forward. Her story, and the story of every survivor, make it possible for more women leaders to name and change the burdens they are asked to bear by our movements.

Our grantee partners fight for equity, safety, and justice. Thank you for helping us build collective power. #WomensHistoryMonth Featuring Este Poder, WREN, The Brave House, Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, Arianna's Center, @napawf.org, @urge-org.bsky.social,#WomensHistoryMonthA Family Affair Living Our Best Life

We were the first national public foundation to focus on issues that impact women. For 53 years, we’ve strengthened feminist movements. A democracy where women & gender-expansive people of color have justice is a democracy where we all have justice. Together, we will create it. #WomensHistoryMonth

We're hiring an IT Support Specialist and Service Desk Analyst! This position will serve as the primary IT resource for our entire staff, ensuring the Foundation’s IT environment is secure, reliable, and compliant. Think you'd be a great fit? Learn more and apply now: forwomen.org/about-us/job...

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! For generations, women and gender-expansive folks have driven social, cultural, and economic change to create a more equitable future for all. We're celebrating strong women that, like Audre Lorde, fight for the power and safety of all women. #WomensHistoryMonth

Happy #TShirtThursday to all who celebrate! Show your Ms. Foundation pride and celebrate with us — shop our merch collection to help build collective power: forwomen-org-shop.myshopify.com/ #WomensHistoryMonth

Introducing our 2026 Women of Vision Awards honorees! @fatimagossgraves.bsky.social of @nwlc.org, Pua Case of Mauna Kea Education and Awareness, and Tarana Burke of @metoomvmt.bsky.social will receive Women of Vision Awards. @blairimani.bsky.social will receive the Marie C. Wilson Award.

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! Throughout history, women, and women of color in particular, have faced threats to their bodily autonomy, self-detemination, justice, and other human rights. In the face of these threats, we continue to fight so the next generation has MORE rights, not fewer, than we do.

Wrapping up #BlackHistoryMonth & looking ahead to #WomenHistoryMonth with a 2025 Women of Vision Awards lookback. The 2026 Women of Vision Awards are on April 28! Join us as we honor trailblazing grantee partners and inspiring feminist leaders. Get your ticket: forwomen.org/gala.

Investing in Black-led movements is core to our work—we trust those closest to the issues to know the solutions for their communities. #BlackHistoryMonth Featuring grantee partners African American Roundtable, A Family Affair Living Our Best Life, Trans Women of Color Healing Project

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2026 Women of Vision Awards! Join us on April 28 for an unforgettable evening where we’ll honor trailblazing grantee partners and inspiring feminist leaders who are driving change to advance equity and justice for all.

We're excited to welcome Tessanella DeFrisco to Ms. Foundation as office manager! Read about her feminist inspo, what gets her out of bed every morning, and more on the blog: https://forwomen.org/blog/ms-welcomes-tessanella-defrisco/

During #BlackHistoryMonth, we're centering reproductive justice. Healthcare, like abortion, & gender-affirming care, still aren't federally protected. Black women face more barriers to care than white counterparts. Reproductive justice won't be a reality for all until it's a reality for Black women.

To mark Audre Lorde's birthday, check out the latest Ms. Foundation-approved read by @alexispauline.bsky.social. If you've read it, let us know your thoughts in the replies! #BlackHistoryMonth Order a copy: bookshop.org/p/books/surv...

Seven-time Grammy winner SZA said it best: when community comes together, change is possible! Collective action ➡️ collective power 🤝 #Grammys

Happy birthday, Rosa Parks! Her courageous activism helped propel the civil rights movement and advance equity for all. #BlackHistoryMonth

#ICYMI: @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social profiled President & CEO Teresa C. Younger on her upcoming leadership transition, and what's next for her and the Foundation. Read it here: www.philanthropy.com/news/tips-fo...

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! 2026 marks 100 years of the federal recognition of Black History Month. All February long, we'll spotlight Black leaders and activists to recognize their crucial contributions to our history and culture.

Climate Critical's Tamara Toles O’Laughlin knows practitioners, organizers, and activists will make climate survival possible. Climate Critical is creating solutions to care for the community stewarding this collective work. Read more: forwomen.org/blog/grantee-partner-spotlight-climate-critical/

In Illinois, Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related conditions than white women. @blackmidwifery.bsky.social is reducing this disparity with their new Midwife degree program: audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-midwife-fights-racial-disparities-in-maternal-health

Marking #MLKDay with guiding words from Martin Luther King Jr.'s youngest daughter, Bernice King.

Wednesday reminders from @collagesfortheculture ✨👏 We're incredibly proud to fund grantee partners like The Brave House, who fight for migrant justice by supporting young immigrant and refugee women and gender-expansive youth.

At our 2024 Women of Vision Awards, @replsimon.bsky.social said, "No one is coming to save us, but us." Our community has always supported and protected one another—that's why we trust those closes to the issues to know the solutions for their communities. 🖼 by exquisiteparadox on IG

Happy Birthday to musician and activist Joan Baez! We know a better world is possible with collective action.

Happy #NewYear! We're back to work, building women's collective power by following leaders, listening to those closest to the issues, and advancing feminism in philanthropy. ❤️