Women Who Raise Us - A Tribute From Victoria Rowell

In this special Mother’s Day episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams explores the profound impact of women who shape our lives, with inspiration from Victoria Rowell’s compelling memoir, The Women Who Raised Me. Rowell, a two-time Emmy nominee and 11-time NAACP Image Award winner, shares her incredible journey through the foster care system and the women who nurtured her into a successful actor, dancer, and advocate. From her iconic roles on The Young and the Restless and Diagnosis: Murder to her advocacy for foster children and mental health, Victoria Rowell’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of community. Celebrate the women who help us find our voices, whether they’re mothers, mentors, or friends. This episode offers heartfelt reflections and resources to honor National Foster Care Month. Resources:

Books & Films:

• The Women Who Raised Me: A Memoir by Victoria Rowell Available on Barnes & Noble
• Summer Camp (In theaters May 31, 2024) IMDB Page

Videos:

• Victoria Rowell: Featured Speaker for the Paul & Louise Miller Lecture Series Watch on YouTube

Advocacy:

• National Foster Care Month Learn More

Cynthia Bemis Abrams & Advanced TV Herstory:

• ATVH Newsletter: tvherstory.com
• Website: cynthiabemisabrams.com
• Podcast Archive: tvherstory.com
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• YouTube: Advanced TV Herstory Channel
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• Facebook: Media.Cynthia
• Bluesky Social: Cynthia Bemis Abrams

Production Credits:

• Video Production: Nivia Lopez
• Audio Editing: Marilou Marosz
• Music: Jahzzar - Free Music Archive