The visionary costume and fashion designer was known as the "Sultan of Sequins" for his eye-catching celebrity looks.

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem, died this week at 92, was influenced by the Civil Rights Movement, and groundwork laid by Black feminists.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Letty Cottin Pogrebin, who cofounded Ms. Magazine with Gloria Steinem about Steinem's legacy.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with filmmaker Abigail Disney about her friendship with Gloria Steinem and the legacy her friend leaves behind.

Gloria Steinem used her voice to fight for women's rights throughout her long life. We take time to revisit some of her conversations with NPR, and share some unreleased writings.

In 2015, the trailblazing feminist told Fresh Air she that had entered a new phase in life, one in which "you can do what you want." Steinem died Sept. 2 at the age of 92.

At a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom.

Feminist icon and author Gloria Steinem has died. Her foundation posted online this morning that she died yesterday in New York City.

Wilson, whose deep, dark contralto was one of the most distinctive voices in jazz, died on Wednesday in her hometown of Jackson, Miss.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Pastor Carl Ruby of Central Chistian Church in Springfield, Ohio about the death of 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel, who died after being struck by a truck on the interstate.