User:Crtew/Gretchen Rachel Hammond

Gretchen Rachel Hammond,an English journalist for the Windy City Times in Chicago, Illinois, United States ... Hammond wrote an article reporting the ejection of three Jewish women from Chicago's Dyke March, resulting in the loss of her job.

Personal
Gretchen Rachel Hammond was born in Manchester, England. She had a very good relationship with her father. After coming to the United States in 1988, Rachel was asked where she wanted to live. After listing places like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, she was sent to New Albany, Indiana, United States. In 2000, Rachel joined Fox News as a film-critic.

(Gretchen came to the United States as a foreign exchange student in 1988, leading to believe that she was born sometime in the 1970's – still alive)

Career
Gretchen Rachel Hammond did some freelancing in her beginning years and later, started her first legitimate job as Director of Development and Public Relations for Theatre on the Square. Following this position, Gretchen Rachel Hammond worked for WNIN Fox 59 as a film-critic and producer. From 2006 through 2011, Gretchen Rachel Hammond worked as the Assistant Director of Development at Golden Apple Foundation. After holding this position, Gretchen went on for 2 years to work as Director of Development for Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests. From 2013 through 2017, Gretchen Rachel Hammond worked for the Windy City Times in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Currently, Rachel is working as a contributing writer for Tablet Magazine.

Context
Gretchen Rachel Hammond was let go from Windy City Times in Chicago, Illinois, United States after reporting the fact that three women were kicked out of the 2017 Dyke march for carrying rainbow flags with Jewish stars all over them. This is just another sensitive topic that needs to be dealt with.

Impact
Gretchen Rachel Hammond is important because she symbolizes bravery, and stands up for what she believes is right. After moving to the United States and becoming transgender, Gretchen stuck with writing after the descrimination and chose to love the journalist role even more.

Awards

 * Lisagor Award (2015)

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