Black Bottom Saints

In this special episode part two on Ethel Waters, Alice discusses memoirs, life, motherhood, and telling your own story with author and musician Rosanne Cash.

This Sunday Alice discusses Ethel Waters, patron saint of twice told stories, having your say, and abused children.

Stay tuned for a special part two!

This week Alice discusses Valda Gray, patron saint of self-invention, gender nonconformists, and exuberant living.

This week Alice discusses Herman "Scatterbrain" Stevens, patron saint of chefs, criminals, and byzantine brains.

This week Alice discusses Tim Moore, patron saint of the innovative, the misunderstood, and the good friend.

This week Alice discusses Butterbeans and Susie, patron saints of Married Folk, Sly Whisperers, and Witnesses.

This week Alice discusses Bricktop, patron saint of fish out of water, aging with swagger and audacious ambition.

This week Alice discusses Clarence Cobbs, patron saint of self-care, self-respect, and choir singers. 

This week Alice discusses Sadye E. Pryor, patron saint of teachers, principals, and librarians. Sadye, who is Ziggy's aunt, aids in examining the importance of women who organize. 

This week Alice talks about Cordie King Stuart, patron saint of impoverished people, jet-setters, and alumni of alumni.