Barbara Walters’ one line that
Barbara Walters was an icon, a legend and a trailblazer. As a journalist she literally shattered the glass ceiling for women in the field. She never flinched when interviewing the most powerful people in the world, and she made news with her interviews. I’m humbled to say that she and I made news and LGBT history together back in The White House issued a sweeping executive order directing federal agencies to advance initiatives that help strengthen the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgendered communities overseas. The timing of this executive order is auspicious given efforts in Nigeria to criminalize same sex relations. 
How Harvey Fierstein Has Always Led the Way for Queer Visibility
Harvey Fierstein explains what it means to be gay to Barbara Walters. If you want to know what it was like to be gay in the United States in the s, an interview on ABC’s “20/20” where one of America’s prominent journalists, Barbara Walters, talked to year-old Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, is a great place to start. Barbara Walters was an icon, a legend and a trailblazer. As a journalist she literally shattered the glass ceiling for women in the field.
A new documentary tells the story of journalist Barbara Walters
Legendary journalist Barbara Walters has died at age Top industry leaders and influential colleagues are celebrating her contributions to the advancement of women in journalism throughout an. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. As the looming legislative ax hovers over all our heads, the release of Harvey Fierstein's memoir, I Was Better Last Night Knopf, , couldn't be better timed. 
The Badass Who Kicked Open the Door to Workplace Equality
Watch Lady Gaga, Hugh Jackman, Ricky Martin, Chelsea Handler, Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey, Boy George, Bette Midler and Harvey Fierstein discuss sexuality. I'm just a person. I'm a person who sees the world in the opposite light than you do, that's all.
Top of the Morning
In when I was a year-old gay kid on Long Island, I sat in my wood-paneled bedroom, my tiny black-and-white TV resting on my lap as I watched transfixed as Barbara Walters interviewed. .
Gender Equity In Newsrooms Would Be The Greatest
A new documentary profiles journalist Barbara Walters, who fought sexist bullies throughout her career and still landed the biggest interviews. NPR's Michel Martin talks with director Jackie Jesko. . Barbara Walters, Israeli film get gay media awards
Overcoming sexism and derision, Barbara Walters rose to become a legend in television journalism, paving the way for a more equitable workplace for all. . Harvey Fierstein schooled Barbara Walters on being gay
NEW YORK – Veteran journalist Barbara Walters will emcee a celebration of American troops to mark the one year anniversary of the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the former ban on openly gay. .