Inclusive History

In this episode we discuss the importance of our environment by learning about the contributions of Anna Botsford Comstock, Kate Sessions, Rosalie Barrow Edge, Rachel Carson, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Margaret Thomas Murie, Dian Fossey and Jane Goodall.

In this episode we will learn how the WPA, which was a New Deal Program during the Great Depression, paid unemployed writers to interview the last remaining formerly enslaved people in the South. Their first-hand accounts of the institution of slavery are valuable to our understanding of the past in order to empathize with generational trauma.

In this episode we learn from our friend, colleague, and "local celebrity", Fatuma Hassan about the Muslim holiday Ramadan. Fatuma tells us how Ramadan is celebrated and some common misconceptions.

In this episode we talk about neo-Nazi activity in our community and how to be a Peace Actor to counteract dangerous speech.

Can you think of the name of a female inventor? In this episode we will learn about eight women that contributed to society through their ideas, products, boldness and determination.

Nancy Johnson

Josephine Cochran

Elizabeth Magie

Hedy Lamarr

Gertrude Elion

Marion Donovan

Grace Murray Hopper

Bette Nesmith Graham

In this episode we collaborate with Kylin Camburn to learn about topics such as how the Pride flag was designed, the color lavender, and artwork during the 1980s AIDS crisis.

In light of recent events, we decided to share with you some moments in American history that help create a narrative of Anti-Asian violence and racism in America. This is not a new issue, and it is important to know that. We also want to share with you a few things you can do to help.

In this episode we discuss women that fought for workers right such as Clara Lemlich Shavelson, Ella May Wiggins, Mary "Mother" Harris Jones, Emma Tenayuca and Dolores Huerta. We also debate whether it's pronounced "pee-can" or "pee-con". Enjoy!

In this episode we continue our conversation with Park Ranger Barb Sanders from Gettysburg National Military Park. We learn about women from the Civil War such as Hannah Johnson, Tillie Pierce, Elizabeth Thorn, Lydia Leister, Mag Palm and Phylinda Humiston. It turns out that the Civil War was about more than just white dudes running around with guns!

In this episode we begin a conversation with Park Ranger Barb Sanders to learn what it is like to work at Gettysburg National Military Park. She tells us about some very exciting visitors as well as the historical contributions of Cornelia Hancock and Sarah Broadhead.