Soraya Chemaly

“She listened to young women who sat in her living room, never talking down to them, always validating,”

Soraya Chemaly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04

Chemaly described how Steinem engaged with young women who visited her living room, estimating she had been a guest there nearly a dozen times.

“Gloria was very interested in intergenerational connection,”

Soraya Chemaly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04

Chemaly, who was a guest in Steinem's living room nearly a dozen times, spoke about Steinem's interest in intergenerational connection.

“She built community and solidarity in a low-key and comfortable space.”

Soraya Chemaly · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04

Chemaly described how Steinem's living room gatherings fostered community and solidarity among guests.