WXF March 2024 Newsletter
WXF Updates
WXF @ Women In Entertainment Summit
As proud members of Women In Entertainment, we attended the 7th annual Women In Entertainment Summit at the beautiful Skirball Cultural Center on February 28th. The event brought together forward-thinkers from all areas of the entertainment industry to explore a variety of topics that greatly impact women, from human rights and women’s leadership to diversity of storytelling across platforms and empowering the next generation of women to emerge as creative powerhouses
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California Legislators Hear about Rejected Requests and Needed Changes for Year-Old Feather Alert MMIP System
By: ELYSE WILD
When Taralyn Ipina’s sister went missing in San Francisco last year, local law enforcement refused to issue an alert under California’s new Feather Alert system, launched in 2023, to aid in finding her sister. They deemed it didn’t meet the system’s criteria. Although her sister was eventually found alive, the rejection added to the complexity of an already difficult situation for Ipina. Recently, Ipina testified before California’s Assembly Select Committee on Native American Affairs on the effectiveness of the Feather Alert.
DID YOU KNOW
Stats show that Indigenous women are being murdered at a rate ten times the national average, despite Indigenous women comprising only 2% of the total population in the United States. Homicide is the leading cause of death for Indigenous women ages 10-24 and the fifth leading cause of death for Indigenous women 25-34. While the Bureau of Indian Affairs estimates there are 4,200 unsolved MMIP cases, the actual number is likely higher as there is no accurate count of how many Indigenous women go missing or are murdered annually.
Notable Historical Individual Born in March
Susanna M. Salter
We honor Susanna Madora Salter, born on March 2, 1860, in Lamira, Ohio, who achieved renown as the inaugural woman to be elected mayor in the United States, a pivotal moment in American political history. After graduating from Kansas State Agricultural College, Salter’s unanticipated nomination as the Prohibition candidate for mayor in Argonia, Kansas, propelled her to a groundbreaking triumph in 1887.
DID YOU KNOW
During her time in office, Salter showcased exceptional leadership, steadfastly tackling sanitation, public health, and infrastructure matters. Her election broke down barriers, motivating women nationwide to seek political positions and pushing for societal change. Despite encountering challenges, Salter’s dedication to equality and fairness established a lasting impact, influencing the trajectory of women’s rights in the United States.
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