Kathleen Hanna on Hosting AWAKEN Season 6 and the Power of Female Wrath

Kathleen Hanna, the punk vocalist, led the sixth season of AWAKEN, highlighting the concept of wrath as a constructive force rather than simple anger. She asserts that no emotion is fundamentally negative and that delving into anger can be empowering. Hanna reminisces about her child's inaugural art show at the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, where they appreciated the shrine room and the spiral staircase. Having endured assault, she channels stage anger to express emotions and aspires for her audience to experience righteous indignation. For Hanna, female anger serves as a songwriting inspiration, converting suffering into strength. While performing older tracks, she discovers new significance in confronting contemporary social issues. She practices daily routines like journaling and walking her dog, Terry. Hanna is the lead singer of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, and her memoir, Rebel Girl, achieved bestseller status. Christina Watson serves as the digital editor at the Rubin Museum.