100 Historic Black Women You Should Know By Election Day

100 Historic Black Women You Should Know By Election Day

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100 Historic Black Women You Should Know By Election Day episodes

  • No. 61: Phillis Wheatley

    Introducing Phillis Wheatley, the first African American to publish a book of poetry. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) All episode transcripts can be found at somonijo.com!

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    4 min
  • No. 62: Ruby Washington

    Introducing Ruby Washington, the first Black woman to be hired as a full-time staff photographer at The New York Times. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) All episode transcripts can be found at somonijo.com!

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    3 min
  • No. 63: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

    A special episode celebrating the release of Justice Jackon's new memoir, "Lovely One." Today, we're joined by Two Harvard Law Alums, Imelme Umana, Public Defender and the first Black woman to be appointed President of Harvard Law Review, and Kristin Turner, Political Strategist and Founder of MisfitMinds Collective. Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) All episode transcripts can be found at somonijo.com!

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    56 min
  • No. 64: Gwendolyn Brooks

    Introducing Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) All episode transcripts can be found at somonijo.com!

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    4 min
  • No. 65: Mahalia Jackson

    Introducing Mahalia Jackson, the gospel singer who encouraged Dr. King. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) All episode transcripts can be found at somonijo.com!

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    3 min
  • No. 66: Elizabeth Catlett

    Introducing Elizabeth Catlett, the revolutionary artist and sculptor. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) All episode transcripts can be found at somonijo.com!

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    4 min
  • No. 67: Kathleen Cleaver

    Introducing Kathleen Cleaver, Law professor and Black Panther Party Activist. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) All episode transcripts can be found at somonijo.com!

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    4 min
  • No. 68: Josephine Baker

    Introducing Josephine Baker, global superstar, WWII spy, and civil rights advocate. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) All episode transcripts can be found at somonijo.com!

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    4 min
  • No. 69: Dr. Alexa Irene Canady

    Introducing Dr. Alexa Irene Canady, the first Black woman in the United States to become a neurosurgeon. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) All episode transcripts can be found at somonijo.com!

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  • No. 70: Shirley Graham Du Bois

    Introducing Shirley Graham Du Bois, a Pan-Africanist and the first African American woman to write and produce an opera. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube Channel⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠newsletter⁠. For business inquiries: [email protected] Feel free to buy me a coffee ⁠(I actually drink matcha 🍵) All episode transcripts can be found at somonijo.com!

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    3 min

About 100 Historic Black Women You Should Know By Election Day

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Join me, Shae—a Harvard PhD candidate with a passion for the untold narratives—as we dive into the lives of 100 extraordinary Black women who changed the world, one groundbreaking achievement at a time. From trailblazing scholars to fearless activists, each episode shines a spotlight on the brilliance, resilience, and legacy of women you absolutely must know!