Feminist movement pioneer and writer Robin Morgan passes away at 85
Writer and poet Robin Morgan, who built a career ranging from child stardom to feminist leadership, has passed away at age 85.
Robin Morgan, the poet, essayist, and editor who grew from a child star of the 1940s and '50s into one of the key figures of the contemporary feminist movement, has died at the age of 85.
From Child Star to Radical Activism
Robin Morgan transitioned her life from starting as a child star in the 1940s and '50s to becoming an American radical poet, essayist, editor, and second-wave feminist.
Pioneering Role in the Women's Movement
Morgan emerged as one of the most prominent figures of the contemporary women's movement during the 1960s and '70s, putting her signature on widely resonant works.
She helped organize the protest against the Miss America beauty pageant in 1968 and edited the influential 1970 essay anthology Sisterhood Is Powerful.
Cultural Legacy and Institutions
Julie Burton, president of the Women's Media Center, described her as one of the architects of the contemporary women's movement and drew attention to her legacy.
Morgan authored more than 20 books, served as editor-in-chief of Ms. magazine, and pioneered the establishment of various significant feminist organizations.