FLOTUS, the Media and Challenging Old Narratives
Description: America’s first ladies and their relationship with the media date back to Martha Washington. Even now, the challenges historic first ladies have faced with the press are similar to the challenges modern first ladies face today. As the position of the president’s spouse has evolved, so has the media. Join the First Ladies Association for Research and Education for a lively conversation with East Wing Magazine journalists Jennifer Taylor and Erin Donaghue about the challenges between first ladies and the media; about the changing landscape of the media and how presidential spouses have adapted; and about East Wing Magazine and its mission to flip the traditional narratives told about first ladies and the greater East Wing.
What: Discussion moderated by Diana Carlin
When: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024
How: View on Facebook or on YouTube
Jennifer Taylor Bio: Jennifer Taylor is the editor and founder of East Wing Magazine. She is a longtime journalist with expertise spanning news, politics, conservation, agriculture, wellness, education, college admissions, and business. Previously, her work has appeared in CBSNews.com, Earth Island Journal, Modern Farmer, Treatment Magazine, the Chicago Tribune and The Kansas City Star among others. Jennifer is drawn to stories about women who lead and have a positive impact on society.
Erin Donaghue Bio: Erin Donaghue is a freelance writer and the editor-at-large with East Wing magazine. She was previously a reporter covering criminal and social justice for CBS News. Her work has appeared in CBSNews.com, the Washington Post, USA Today, Jezebel and Smithsonian Magazine, among others. Erin is interested in social movement's fighting inequality, women's history and the forces that bring people together.