I Love Rebecca Walker

I just read the Rebecca Walker article titled “We Are Using This Power to Resist”. I found it so interesting, but in particular I like when she talked about the Third Wave Direct Action Corporation. I liked that Rebecca Walker and Shannon Liss both knew that they wanted the corporation to be multiracial, multicultural, and multi-issue. The multi-issue was the part that really stuck for me. They wanted to support young male and female activists in whatever way they could, whether it be simply connecting them with resources or organizing a group of fellow activists again sweat shops. They wanted to help with everything and anything and I think that is phenomenal, and definitely something that was not seen in the first or second waves of feminism.

Similarly I like the Third Wave Foundation and was surprised to find that it was the only organization of its kind. I have always been interested in nonprofit organizations (and it is my minor) so I visited the website to find out more information. I found that the “Third Wave [Foundation] is a feminist, activist foundation that works nationally to support young women and transgender youth ages 15-30. Through strategic grant making, leadership development, and philanthropic advocacy, they support groups and individuals working towards gender, racial, economic, and social justice.” I have looked a lot of nonprofit organizations and I have never seen one quite like this. The Third Wave Foundation is truly unique. They have only been around for 12 years and they have made amazing strides through out the world, and I am sure they will continue to have great success.

After reading the Rebecca Walker article and learning more about her organizations it has made the third wave of feminism my favorite of them all because it touches on all issues; and I think that is what is needed to really make a difference.