Have You Met Her?

The Gay Rights Movement needed the jumpstart that LGTBQIA+ people on the fringe provided. Marsha and Sylvia were two of many gender non-conforming people who provided that push. Although they were not given the resources or recognition - by society OR the movement - to achieve their full potential as revolutionary leaders, we have to marvel at their power of resistance and resilience.

CW: This episode contains many triggering topics including rape, sex work, suicide, violence, and language that may be upsetting. Please take care of yourself.

To listen to the You're Wrong About Podcast episode that I referenced in the episode, please find it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1112270/3883970-the-stonewall-uprising

To watch the YouTube video of Sylvia Rivera's speech, find it here: https://youtu.be/Jb-JIOWUw1o

The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you're struggling, it's okay to share your feelings. dial 9-8-8 anywhere in the US and be connected with resources

National Center for Transgender Equality: https://transequality.org/issues/resources/supporting-the-transgender-people-in-your-life-a-guide-to-being-a-good-ally

Celebrate PRIDE month with me as I research & share about women who were important contributors to the LGTBQIA+ Movement and Community.

Have you heard of the Daughters of Bilitis? If you haven't, it's at least partly because you weren't supposed to know about them. They were the first organized group for lesbian women. While their viewpoints are certainly outdated by today's standards, every movement has to start somewhere....

Visit our instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast to see a picture of the Founding Females of the DOB and some images of the publication "the Ladder."

Please check out The Trevor Project at thetrevorproject.org for resources and support.

When Maggie Kuhn was forced to retire at the age of 65, she was given a sewing machine as a gift. She never opened the box... she was too busy!

Maggie dedicated her life to working with women to support marginalized groups... people of color, working women, and children. And then she found herself included in the marginalized group of old people. She responded with a loud proclamation that the elderly should NOT be hidden away. Older people had knowledge, experience, and passion and they still wanted to contribute to society.

I hope that you fall in love with Maggie, like I did. And remember: There's no disgrace or shame in growing old. We're all doing it!

Learn more about the Gray Panthers here: https://www.graypanthersnyc.org/

Please visit our Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast to see my FAVORITE picture of Maggie and get a peek at some of the resources that I used in researching her.

If you have an idea or an episode or a topic that you'd like to explore with me, please email me at [email protected].

Wilma Mankiller is honored and recognized as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation... the first woman to be elected as chief of any major Native tribe. She spent her remarkable life fighting for the rights of American Indians. I really loved learning about Wilma... I read three books and watched a documentary AND a feature film.

Please visit us on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast to see some pictures of Wilma and get a peek at the resources that I used to research her.

If you have an idea for an episode or a theme that you'd like to explore with me, please email me at [email protected].

Since this month we are talking about women advocates, I wanted to include a woman who played an important part in the Civil Rights Movement. After considering several women, I came across Septima Clark's name and knew that I'd found someone who I needed to learn more about. Septima didn't make powerful speeches. She wasn't in the photographs that document important parts of Civil Rights history. However, Septima's contribution is woven into the fiber of the movement, and was a contributing factor to many of the Civil Rights leaders and participants that we HAVE heard of. Please join me to learn about this women, with a educator's heart, and a pioneer's vision.

If you would like to see a couple of pictures of Septima Clark, please visit our instagram @haveyoumetherpodast. I also always include the books that I used to research the women that we talk about.

If you have an idea for a woman to learn about, or a theme to explore, please email me at [email protected].

Join me to learn about Mary "Mother" Jones and her advocacy work for worker's rights. We're going to focus *mostly* on the March of the Mill Children and how this plucky woman pushed to raise awareness about the dangers of child labor. When Mother Jones knew that something was wrong, NOTHING stood in her way.

Visit our Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast to see a couple of pictures of Mother Jones and get a peek at the resources I used in researching her life.

If you have an idea for a topic or theme, please email me at [email protected].

Judith Heumann changed the world person-by-person. By connecting on a human level. She was a born leader who didn't let her fear keep her from changing the world for people all over the globe: those whose only limitations were those imposed by a society that didn't appreciate the potential of the differently abled, and those who were blissfully unaware of those limitations before.

Visit Judith Heumann's website here: https://judithheumann.com/

Listen to her podcast here: https://judithheumann.com/heumann-perspective/

Please visit our instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast for some pictures of Judy and a peek at the resources that I used while researching her life.

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Sarojini Naidu was an amazing woman with a gift of expressive descriptions in her vivid poetry. She had a passion and drive to help free her beloved India and, despite her physical limitations, the strength and courage to back it up. I hope that learning a little about her life inspires you to be a contributing force to the changes that you see are needed in this crazy world of ours.

Visit our Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast for some pictures of Sarojini Naidu and the resources that I used to research her.

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Here's the link that I promised in the episode - the video of Sarojini speaking to Americans. https://youtu.be/BlsZvuNhp4U

Join me to hear part of Phillis Wheatley's story of how she became the first black woman poet to be published in America. Her story weaves interestingly with the American Revolution and there will be MANY familiar names.

Please visit our Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast to see a drawing of Phillis and get a peek at some of the resources I used in researching her.

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Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz challenged the assumption that women were "beneath" men in New Spain in the 1600s. Her writings were controversial and ahead of their time. After learning a little bit about her life, it'll become clear why many people consider her the New World's first feminist. Please find us on Instagram @haveyoumetherpodcast to see pictures of Sor Juana and a peek at the resources used to research her this week. If you have an idea for a future episode, please email me at [email protected]. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast... telling others what you enjoy about the podcast helps other find it. Thank you!