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Ona Judge
Episode 228
Ona Judge defied one of the most revered historical figures in America in order to escape the institution of slavery. Though she spent the rest of he…
2 years, 11 months ago
Martha Washington
Episode 227
Some called her The Mother of the Country, some curtseyed and called her Lady Washington, but no one could doubt that she was uniquely capable to sho…
3 years ago
Mary McLeod Bethune, Part Two
Episode 226
By modeling, educating, and encouraging others, Mrs. Bethune spent her life carrying a torch that shed a light on actionable ways to change hearts an…
3 years, 1 month ago
Mary McLeod Bethune Part 1
Episode 224
Mary McLeod Bethune was born to carry the light for others to follow. Now known as "The First Lady of the Struggle", Mrs. Bethune dedicated her entir…
3 years, 1 month ago
Queen Nzinga 2023
Episode 223
Nzinga was the warrior queen who held back Portuguese colonization in her African kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba, kept many of her people from being …
3 years, 2 months ago
Frances Perkins Part 3
Episode 222
Miss Perkins travels to Washington to become Madam Secretary - and the architect of The New Deal. Her ferocious battles with the status quo during th…
3 years, 2 months ago
Frances Perkins Part 2
Episode 221
In Part 2 of our three-part coverage, Frances Perkins was galvanized by the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire tragedy to turn her talents for research into re…
3 years, 3 months ago
Mrs Claus - Our Holiday Tradition!
Episode 220
Once again, we are dropping in to bring you the history of an unsung Christmas hero - Mrs. Claus. Where did she come from? What is her role in the fe…
3 years, 3 months ago
Frances Perkins Part 1
Episode 219
Line by line over the course of her life, Frances Perkins drew the blueprint for a better society; one that protected the weak, curbed the unethical,…
3 years, 3 months ago
Pocahontas Revisited
Episode 218
Pocahontas did save lives... just not the way (or the one) that you've been taught. For both Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving, we revi…
3 years, 4 months ago