Women's Forum; Commencement Addresses by Ella Grasso and Shirley Chisholm
Description:
Commencement addresses for the classes of 1975 at Smith College and Mt. Holyoke College. At Mt. Holyoke, Governor of Connecticut Ella Grasso recounts her experience at the college and the qualities required by leaders. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm speaks about the university as catalyst for change and encourages the graduates of Smith College to combat racism, sexism, and apathy. The episode concludes with a performance of "Feeling Better," originally by Cyndi Grecco.