Judith L. Pearson

Judith L. Pearson, an award-winning biographer, shares insights from her book about trailblazing women Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, and Evelyn Lauder, who transformed breast cancer advocacy. Pearson discusses her own cancer journey that inspired her research. She highlights the pivotal role of 1980s media, like the Phil Donahue show, in initiating public conversations about breast cancer. The women’s relentless activism led to critical changes in healthcare policies, creating a legacy that empowers today's advocates.