A heroic nun, a feminist trailblazer, a fashion icon, and women who’ve helped change the face of politics are among those who will light up the stage as Women in the World hits the Lone Star State on October 22. The forum, to be held at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre in San Antonio, will showcase Tina Brown’s signature blend of theatrical journalism, highlighting a compelling array of social, cultural and humanitarian leaders from around the world.
Tickets for Women in the World Texas are on sale now at Ticketmaster and at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre box office. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to the Foundation for Education of Young Women. Orchestra seats cost $100; mezzanine is $75; and balcony, $50.
Schedule for Women in the World Texas (subject to change)
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, San Antonio, TX
8:30am: DOORS OPEN
9am: PROGRAM BEGINS
PERFORMANCE:
Omnia Hegazy, Singer, Songwriter, Activist
Natalia Perlaza, Percussionist
WELCOME:
Ivy R. Taylor, Mayor of San Antonio
Tina Brown, Founder and CEO, Women in the World and Tina Brown Live Media
COHOSTS PROGRAM: THE WOMAN I AM HERE FOR
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Senior Counsel, Bracewell & Giuliani; former US Senator
Marie Brenner, Author and Writer at Large, Vanity Fair
Ambassador Karen Hughes, Worldwide Vice Chair, Burson-Marsteller
Sonya Medina Williams, Former Deputy Assistant to President George W. Bush and Director of Projects for First Lady Laura Bush
Guillermo Nicolas, President, 3N Group, LLC
Aaronetta Pierce, Arts Patron, Community Volunteer, Activist
Sandra Phillips, VP and Deputy General Counsel of Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Sheryl Sculley, City Manager, City of San Antonio
Gloria Steinem, Author, Feminist Activist
Diane von Furstenberg, Founder and Co-Chairman, DVF Studio LLC
THE FACE OF FEMINISM
Activist and feminist icon Gloria Steinem continues to rewrite the rules for women, after four decades on the barricades.
Interviewed by: Eva Longoria, Actor, Producer, Director, Philanthropist
THE DISHONOR OF HONOR KILLINGS
Imagine a young woman killed by her own relatives for failing to obey. It’s happening in faraway places, yes, but also right here in the US and in Europe. What can be done when violence against a woman comes from the heart of her own family?
Deeyah Khan, Filmmaker, Founder and CEO, Fuuse
Xoel Pamos, CEO, Smart Lips Productions; Executive Producer, The Price of Honor
Moderated by: Marie Brenner, Author and Writer at Large, Vanity Fair
REMARKS
Dr. Jill Biden, Wife of Vice President Joe Biden
Introduction by Tina Brown, Founder and CEO, Women in the World and Tina Brown Live Media
CHALLENGES ON THE HOME FRONT
Hear from women who are on the front lines every day—as military wives, mothers, caregivers, and breadwinners.
Betty Easley, Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow
Janet Sanchez, Founder and President, Esposas Militares Hispanas USA
Moderated by: Alicia Menendez, Anchor, Alicia Menendez Tonight, Fusion TV
10:35am: BREAK
WITNESS TO EBOLA
As the international community races to contain the ebola outbreak in West Africa and beyond, here is eyewitness testimony from a UN official just back from ground zero of the crisis.
Sarah Crowe, Chief, Crisis Communications, UNICEF New York
Bishop Nathan S. Kortu, Pastor, New Life Fellowship Church
Moderated by Tina Brown, Founder and CEO, Women in the World and Tina Brown Live Media
LATINO POWER ON THE RISE
Four political dynamos discuss how the growing number of Hispanics in the United States is setting up a dramatic shift in power.
Rosie Castro, Community Activist
Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX)
Dolores Huerta, President, Dolores Huerta Foundation; Cofounder, United Farm Workers; Recipient, Presidential Medal of Freedom
Eva Longoria, Actor, Producer, Director, Philanthropist
Moderated by: Jan Jarboe Russell, Journalist, Author, Texas Monthly Contributing Editor
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF REVENGE
How an extraordinary Israeli mother is transforming profound personal tragedy into reconciliation and forgiveness.
Robi Damelin, Spokesperson, Parents Circle – Families Forum
Interviewed by Tina Brown, Founder and CEO, Women in the World and Tina Brown Live Media
12:15pm: LUNCH BREAK
1:30pm: PROGRAM RESUMES
“THE WOMAN I WANTED TO BE”
Diane von Furstenberg, the designer and philanthropist, reveals lessons of a remarkable life and career.
Diane von Furstenberg, Founder and Co-Chairman, DVF Studio LLC; Author, The Woman I Wanted to Be
Interviewed by: Alicia Menendez, Anchor, Alicia Menendez Tonight, Fusion TV
SEWING HOPE: RESCUING AFRICA’S GIRLS
Long before #bringbackourgirls swept the Internet, a Ugandan nun was working to save thousands of young women who survived unfathomable cruelty at the hands of Ugandan rebels.
Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, Director, St. Monica’s Girls Tailoring Centre, Gulu, Uganda
Florence Modo Arukude, Student, St. Monica’s Girls Tailoring Centre
Interviewed by: Alyse Nelson, President and CEO, Vital Voices Global Partnership
TOYOTA MOTHER OF INVENTION
Meet the woman who is giving the gift of language and opportunity to immigrants in search of the American Dream.
Maile Molin, Deputy Director, Literacy Coalition of Central Texas; Founder, ENGLISH @ WORK
Interviewed by: Sarah Lucero, News Anchor, KENS 5-TV
POLITICS: HOW TEXAS WOMEN CHANGE THE GAME
Four women from the Lone Star State who have shaped politics at home and on the national stage compare notes on strides made—and the work yet to be done.
Ambassador Karen Hughes, Worldwide Vice Chair, Burson-Marsteller
Jehmu Greene, Fox News Analyst and Founding Board Member, VoteRunLead
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Senior Counsel, Bracewell & Giuliani; former US Senator
Liz Chadderdon, President, The Chadderdon Group Political Consulting
Moderated by: Mark McKinnon, President, Media Guy Media
CLOSING PROGRAM: CALL TO ACTION
3:05pm: PROGRAM ENDS
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Women in the World Texas is supported by presenting sponsor Toyota, leadership sponsors the City of San Antonio and Credit Suisse, and supporting sponsors Liz Claiborne at JCPenney, The CE Group, Mokara Hotels and Spas, and Omni La Mansion del Rio.
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