Commonwealth Club Of California Podcast

On July 14, 2021, lesbian feminist Sally Miller Gearhart passed away at the age of 90. In 1973, she had become the first out lesbian to obtain a tenure-track faculty position when she was hired by San Francisco State University, where she helped establish one of the country's first women and gender study programs. In her long life, she was a teacher, feminist, science fiction writer and political activist. Join us for a special program in tribute to her; we will also reveal exclusive clips from a documentary now in production on Sally Gearhart's life. A complimentary lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Note: This program contains EXPLICIT language SPEAKERS Deborah Craig Documentary Director and Producer, including "A Great Ride" and Sally Jörg Fockele Filmmaker, Executive Producer and Television Director/Producer, including "Queer Eye," Sally Melanie Nathan Executive Director, African Human Rights Coalition Ondine Rarey Filmmaker; Writer and Editor, including A Portrait of Female Desperation and S