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Get to Know Krystal Ramseur
Season 7 Episode 51
Get to know Krystal Ramseur who read us the story of Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton. Hear about Krystal's work with the National Council of Negro Wom…
2 years, 6 months ago
Big Mama Thornton Read by Krystal Ramseur
Season 7 Episode 27
Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was a Black American blues singer with a unique style and a powerful voice. She helped shape rock and roll as we know …
2 years, 6 months ago
Robaba Mohammadi: One Brushstroke at a Time
Season 7 Episode 31
Afghani artist Robaba Mohammadi will not give up. Born with partial paralysis, she faced extreme prejudice as a kid. But she taught herself how to pa…
2 years, 6 months ago
Get to Know Isabella Madrigal
Season 7 Episode 84
Get to know playwright, actress, and storyteller Isabella Madrigal. Isabella narrated the story of Indigenous throat singer, Tanya Tagaq. Tune in to …
2 years, 6 months ago
Tanya Tagaq Read by Isabella Madrigal
Season 7 Episode 61
Tanya Tagaq creates art that connects people to their past and celebrates all that’s possible in the present and future. She is a throat singer, a mu…
2 years, 6 months ago
Wilma Mankiller: Call Me Ms. Chief
Season 6 Episode 20
Wilma Mankiller was an advocate for women’s and Indigenous people’s rights. Her passion led the local activist to become the first female Principal C…
2 years, 6 months ago
Tolani Francisco: The Animal Healer
Season 7 Episode 34
Dr. Tolani Francisco is a citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna and a dedicated veterinarian who has cared for her four-legged brothers and sisters both on…
2 years, 6 months ago
Get to Know Jenny Hagel
Season 7 Episode 62
Jenny Hagel is a comedy writer and performer. Jenny narrated the story about Australian comedian and storyteller Hannah Gadsby. In this interview, Je…
2 years, 7 months ago
Hannah Gadsby Read by Jenny Hagel
Season 7 Episode 24
Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby took the world by storm in 2018 with their groundbreaking comedy special Nanette. Today, they continue to challenge…
2 years, 7 months ago
Shamsia Hassani: Painting a New Future
Season 6 Episode 29
Shamsia Hassani is bringing art and inspiration to Afghanistan one spray paint can at a time. In a world where she is constantly told that being a wo…
2 years, 7 months ago