Sona Bahadur remembers Gloria Steinem's revolutionary spirit & activism

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem passed away aged 92 at her home in New York City. She was the Cofounder of Ms Magazine was a strong advocate for women’s rights throughout her life.

Sona Bahadur, Independent Food Journalist, remembered Steinem as the one who was known for a revolutionary spirit, trailblazing activism and extraordinary life.

In a LinkedIn post, Bahadur recalled being given the responsibility of organising the event, showing Steinem around the university and coordinating book signings at local bookstores. Despite the hectic schedule, the two managed to share a grilled cheese sandwich lunch and conversations about books, bluegrass music and samosas.Describing the experience as a memorable “fangirl moment”, Bahadur said she felt fortunate to have spent time with Steinem. She remembered her not only for her public achievements but also for her warmth and ability to connect with people.

Saddened by Gloria Steinem’s passing.

I was fortunate enough to have met and spent time with the feminist icon and founder of Ms. Magazine when she visited Mizzou (University of Missouri) in 2004. The School of Journalism, where I was enrolled as a grad student, had organized a two-day event to honour the legend with the Missouri Medal. Prof. Mary Kay Blakely, who taught advanced feature writing at MU at the time, played a key role in making the function a reality. As her lowly research assistant, I was handed the task of organizing the gig, showing Gloria around our part of the cornfields, and lining up book signings at local bookstores. It was a manic couple days, but we did manage to grab a grilled cheese sandwich lunch, crack a few jokes, and bond over books, bluegrass music and samosas. Feel infinitely lucky to have had my fangirl moment. Memories to cherish for a lifetime. ?✨

Farewell, Gloria. Rest in power. Here’s to your revolutionary spirit, trailblazing activism and extraordinary life.