Soraya Chemaly

“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.

“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.