Lena Dunham interviews Mindy Kaling for Rookie (photo via Rolling Stone)
Laughing Over: two great role models tackling sexism in the media, among other things, in Rookie: Yearbook Two, the second print publication from Rookie, a website for teen girls.
Saddened, But Inspired By: the relief efforts by V-Day, who established RISE for the Philippines, a V-Fund to benefit women and men on the ground immediately. 100% of your donations will go to GABRIELA and Gabriela Women’s Party, and will be matched by the V-Fund.
Looking Forward To: next week’s spotlight on Polish female voices with the presentation of the film series Different Ages, Different Voices: Polish Women in Film at the Tribeca Film Center. It is presented by the Polish Cultural Institute New York, Polish Filmmakers NYC and Polish Film Institute.
Terry Lawler is the Executive Director of NYWIFT. Tune in every Tuesday for her picks of the week.
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