Bias Bender

This week we are taking a look at the life and career of Dorothy Dandridge.

We are also joined by Chanté Adams (@chantee__)to talk about what it's like to work as an actor in the film and TV industry today!

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Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com)
Original Music by Adam Westerman. (Spotify Link)

This week we are investigating the story of Elizabeth Eckford and all that she had to go through as a fifteen year old trying to attend a new school in Little Rock during the 1957-1958 school year.

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Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)
Original Music by Adam Westerman.(Spotify Page)

This week we are diving into the story of Jackie Ormes, a comic artist who shattered stereotypes through her witty characters. We are also joined by Denise Manning (@halfpintlegend), who continues to defy stereotype through her own work!

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Original music by Adam Westerman. (Spotify Link)
Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)

This week we are taking a break from talking about Black women... in order to talk about a literal Black goddess/mermaid/spirit/deity! Let's dive in and find out about some real, long-lasting African female power.

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Original music by Adam Westerman. (Spotify Link)
Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/)

This week we are looking into the story of Charlotte E. Ray, the first Black female to graduate from law school and practice law in the US. We are also joined by Sabrina Matlock, a second year law school student at William & Lee. Buckle up for a back to school episode, folks!

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Cover art by Michelle Li.
Original music by Adam Westerman.

Welcome back! This week we are talking about the life and legacy of Mrs. Maggie Lena Walker, a Virginian financial legend. We are also chatting with Gabrielle Lawson, a young financial professional who is working hard to continue the work Maggie started over a century ago.

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Original music by Adam Westerman. 
Cover art by Michelle Li. 

In this episode we dive into the story of Minnie M. Cox and her career with the USPS. Because we are currently in the middle of so much uncertainty in regards to the future of the USPS, we also are talking about ways in which we can support the USPS together. 



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Music featured in this episode is provided by Adam Westerman. 
Cover art by Michelle Li. 

In this week's episode we are exploring the life and legacy of Septima Clark, a teacher, activist and integral player in the Civil Rights Movement. We are also joined by Kimberly Eckert, an exceptional educator from Louisiana. 

Welcome to the first episode of Bias Bender! This week we'll be talking about the Negro Leagues, the integration of baseball, and the historic pitching career of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson.