Ms. Foundation for Women

Hi there, Bluesky! Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Ms. Foundation for Women. We work to transform our democracy and dismantle oppression by building women's collective power.

Black women have been instrumental in preserving our democracy, leading many of the movements that have shaped our nation. All of us must take action when systems fail. Vote in the midterms next Tuesday 11/3! Find your polling place: vote.org/polling-place-locator/ 🤝 @blackvotersmatterfund.org

Grantee partner @pregnancyjust.bsky.social just released a report on how pregnancy has been criminalized in the first three years since Roe was overturned. In an interview with @thenation.com, Pregnancy Justice SVP Dana Sussman breaks down the report's findings: www.thenation.com/article/soci...

Meka Kpoh founded Black Birth Justice to advocate for maternal health rights and access, serving Black birthing people with integrity, compassion, and boldness. Read how they're making dignity and justice a reality for Black families: https://forwomen.org/blog/birth-justice-community-justice/

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last week to welcome our new President & CEO Tracy Sturdivant! To those who couldn't make it, you were deeply missed. It was an evening full of joy and energy, bringing together movement leaders, friends, grantee partners, and supporters of the Foundation.

Today is #DisabledWomensEqualPayDay, representing the significant pay gap of disabled women compared to non-disabled male counterparts. Disabled women are often shut out of employment due to discrimination and inaccessibility, while facing cuts to social services—made worse by the current admin.

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, honoring Wilma Mankiller, Cherokee activist, social worker, and early member of our board. In 1985, she became the first woman to be Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998 for fighting for rights of all Americans.

Our grantees, like Arianna's Center, are fighting for the rights of communities too often pushed to the margins. We're honored to support their work because when they win, we all win.

#LatinaEqualPayDay represents one of the widest wage gaps, as Latinas earn far less than their white, non-Hispanic male counterparts. Ongoing and heightened attacks on the immigrant community only exacerbate pay disparities for Latina workers. #Trabajadoras

We stand with Jane Doe & survivors of gender-based violence. Ms. Foundation was one of the first to fund sexual-assault hotlines & domestic violence shelters in the '70s—violence prevention is core to our work. Our grantee partners are creating a just world, free from sexual assault & GBV.

Reminders this #HispanicHeritageMonth, and every month. Borders are imaginary—human rights are real! Our grantee partners are uplifting Latine voices and fighting for immigrant justice, and we're proud to fund and expand their essential work. 🖼️ by alinakiliwa on IG

We're building collective power by investing in, and strengthening, women and gender-expansive people-led movements to drive meaningful social, cultural, and economic change. Shop our merch, including this beautifully curated sticker pack at https://forwomen-org-shop.myshopify.com/

Happy #InternationalSafeAbortionDay! We're proud to support grantee partners who are making abortion accessible for all. Bodily autonomy is a human right! 🖼️ by bum.lung on IG

Happy birthday to revolutionary author, philosopher, and feminist activist, bell hooks ❤️ Inspired by her words, we'll keep fighting for justice until it's a reality for everyone.

#HispanicHeritageMonth spotlights essential contributions of Latine & Hispanic communities. Dolores Huerta reminds us: collective action builds collective power🤝 This year, she came forward as an SA survivor, in hopes of empowering others with similar experiences. Our love for her is unwavering.

We’re proud to partner with @womensmarch.com to convene with women from across the country to build the infrastructure needed for the next era of democracy. Purchase your ticket and join us in Houston on 9/26: www.womensmarch.com/conveningtickets #womensconvening

#NHPIWomensEqualPayDay recognizes the significant and persistent pay disparity between Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women and their white male counterparts. The Trump administration has made it more difficult to break down wage gaps by ethnicity—making them harder to address.

"Every single issue is a women's issue." 👏👏👏 Today begins a new chapter for Ms. Foundation, as Tracy Sturdivant officially joins us as President & CEO. Welcome, Tracy! We couldn't be more excited for what's ahead under her leadership. 🎤 Tracy at our 2026 Women of Vision Awards

At Ms. on Martha's, incoming President & CEO Tracy Sturdivant and legal scholar & movement leader @kimberlecrenshaw.bsky.social had a powerful conversation on intersectionality and the importance of building a feminist democracy. We hope to see you on island next year!

Honoring #LaborDay! Generations of organizers & working people fought for our labor rights. We thank them for unions, benefits, child labor protections, and workplace safety. Alongside our grantee partners, we'll fight for economic power until it's a reality for all. 🖼️ @rlmartstudio.bsky.social

Gloria was a feminist icon, a friend to many, and a perpetual optimist. In the face of what can feel like insurmountable challenges, Gloria kept hope. Her work isn't over, and neither is ours.

Ms. Foundation for Women is devastated by the loss of our co-founding mother, Gloria Steinem, whose tremendous impact on the feminist movement will be felt for generations to come. Read our statement here: forwomen.org/ms-foundation-for-women-celebrates-the-life-of-co-founding-mother-gloria-steinem

The Trump administration & ICE have ramped up assaults on immigrant communities. But immigrants and their allies continue to fight for due process & human rights. @surlegalatl.bsky.social is learning from the immigrant workers they defend and advocating for their needs — we're proud to support them.

BIPOC birthing people face well-documented maternal & infant health disparities. That's why we fund birth justice leaders who hold the solutions for their communities. Philanthropy and funders: be a partner, not a patron. Read our latest report: https://forwomen.org/resources/bjireport/

Happy #DaisyChainFields to all who celebrate! 🌼🫶 We couldn't be more thrilled that Olivia Rodrigo's festival is supporting our grantee partners, FreeFrom & National Women's Law Center. Learn about their essential work advancing and advocating for women and girls! 🩷

#WomensEqualityDay marks the adoption of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing the right to vote regardless of sex. Racist legislation continued to disenfranchise voters of color, particularly women, for decades. To this day, voter suppression silences voices. Remembering the words of Coretta Scott King.

Happy birthday to Marsha "Pay It No Mind" Johnson! Marsha was a legendary activist and one of the most prominent leaders of the LGBTQ+ rights movement of the '60s and '70s. For over 50 years, we've been fighting to realize her dreams: liberation and safety for ALL of us. ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

On Tuesday, we headed to Martha’s Vineyard for our annual Ms. on Martha’s event! We said goodbye to former President & CEO Teresa C. Younger, and welcomed incoming President & CEO Tracy Sturdivant, who was joined in conversation by the incomparable Kimberlé Crenshaw. Thank you to all who attended!

@nwlc.org has a long history supporting women's & LGBTQIA+ rights, fighting for abortion & gender-affirming care, workplace justice, and more. We celebrated President & CEO Fatima Goss Graves at the 2026 Women of Vision Awards, where she showcased the organization's work to advance gender equity.

Our grantee partners are building a future where all people have access to safety, health, and economic security. We're proud to be at their side in this fight. 🤝

Birth equity focuses on improving outcomes within existing system; birth justice centers building alternative care systems. We've been funding birth justice for 4+ years, and our latest report, Birth Justice Now, dives into key learnings: forwomen.org/resources/bi...

Will we see you on Martha's Vineyard next week? We'll be saying farewell to our former President & CEO Teresa C. Younger and welcoming incoming President & CEO Tracy Sturdivant. Tracy will join legal scholar and movement leader Kimberlé Crenshaw for a powerful conversation. forwomen.org/marthas26

No justice, no peace—until it's a reality for ALL. 🖼️ by @liberaljane.bsky.social

Dorothy Height led the National Council of Negro Women for 40 years. Her participation in the Big Six, the group of orgs that coordinated 1963's March on Washington, is often overlooked due to her gender. Acknowledging her contributions to movements for civil rights & gender liberation! #BlackAugust

Our Birth Justice Initiative, launched 4 years ago, aims to invest in the critical yet underfunded birth justice movement. Our newest report, Birth Justice Now, shares learnings from resourcing the leaders who hold the solutions for their communities. Read more: forwomen.org/resources/bi...

In 2024, we released The Color of Infertility, which covers fertility challenges faced by people of color. We recently published Birth Justice Now, reflecting on 4 years of funding, partnership, and learning. To close out #BIAW2026, learn how we're resourcing solutions: forwomen.org/resources/bi...

Reflecting on Rebecca Cokley's words at our Women of Vision Awards & sharing news from @fordfoundation.org: Rebecca was named Director of Ford's U.S. Disability Rights Program! We look forward to Rebecca continuing to amplify voices & build power for people with disabilities. #DisabilityPrideMonth

Starting #BIAW2026 with words from Jade S. Sasser, PhD & co-author of The Color Of Infertility. The textbook definition of infertility is exclusionary. This affects medical access, ultimately infringing on people's right to create a family on their terms. Read more: forwomen.org/resources/th...

On #InternationalSelfCareDay, a reminder from Audre Lorde and The Nap Ministry: Rest is radical. Rest is resistance! 😴✨

#BlackWomensEqualPayDay recognizes how Black women are underpaid and undervalued—Black women must work nearly 7 more months than their white, male counterparts to earn the same wage. Do your part: support women's equal pay and safe workplaces, and support Black women-owned businesses.

Feminist organizer Carol Hanisch championed collective power through collective action in her 1969 essay “The Personal is Political.” 50+ years later, this idea is still so relevant. Ms. Foundation continues to fight for personal issues alongside our grantee partners to build our collective power.

In 2022, our Birth Justice Initiative set out to expand the multifaceted birth justice movement. Our newest report, Birth Justice Now, dives into 4 years of funding, partnership, and learning. On our blog, read key takeaways for funders to best support birth justice: forwomen.org/blog/what-fo...

"Release the lie that we have to live this way." 👏 Sexual violence is a problem that can be solved. It starts with trusting survivors. @metoomvmt.bsky.social's Tarana Burke continues to lead the fight to solve sexual- and gender-based violence, and we're so proud to be by her side in this work.

Birth justice means community self-determination, culturally rooted care, and safe, dignified pregnancies, births, and postpartum care for all. Our newest report, Birth Justice Now, reflects on four years of funding, partnership, and learning. Read the report: forwomen.org/resources/bi...

"To make progress, we must be clear about who we are, who we have been, and where we need to go to forge a new direction and fight for a better future for all." -Jocelyn Frye, @npwf.bsky.social We won't back down until our democracy works for all. Ms. Foundation is proud to stand in this fight.

This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we remember the words of Stacey Park Milbern. Stacey was a queer, disabled woman of color who fought for disability justice while existing at the intersection of several underserved identities. Her wisdom is timeless. ❤️

After 13 years, today is Teresa C. Younger's final day as President & CEO. On our blog, we're recapping favorite moments with Teresa, from meeting with movement leaders, to speaking outside the Supreme Court, to receiving bedazzled shoes from staff: forwomen.org/blog/teresa-younger-over-the-years

In her 20s, Yin first encountered our work while organizing. Since then, she has worked with us from a variety of perspectives: as an organizer, a philanthropist, and a board member. Read more about her journey: forwomen.org/blog/donor-profile-yin-ling-leung

Today is the anniversary of the #StonewallUprising, a defining moment of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Led by queer communities of color, they knew firsthand that simply existing is often an act of resistance. #PrideMonth