In this episode, we learn about the South Asian revolutionary Bina Das who took her college graduation to do her part in India's independence. Dutch artist Villem Aron Deus who used his skills to forge papers for Dutch Jews and sacrificed his life for the Dutch resistance. Finally, learn about the Black Rosies, who held up the US economy in WW2.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bina_Das

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalyani_Das

https://allthatsinteresting.com/willem-arondeus

https://www.history.com/articles/black-rosie-the-riveters-wwii-homefront-great-migration

Yuri Kochiyama was an American civil rights activist born in San Pedro, California. Yuri’s life and advocacy are extraordinary and I will only touch on some aspects of her life. I encourage you to learn more about Yuri and her incredible contributions to social justice and equity.

This episode is the final episode in Black Women Designers, highlighting Ann Lowe. Ann started design at age six and was making her own designs at age 10.

Ann, like Elizabeth Keckley who kicked off the trio of episodes, designed for the US White House when her and hear team designed the wedding dress and 10/15 bridesmaids dresses for the Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy wedding. Kennedy would become a US President.

Ann and her team were not highlighted by the press or Jacqueline Bouvier for the work on the wedding. Ann deserves her flowers.

Source: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/ann-lowe

This episode is the second in a trio of episodes focused on Black women fashion designers. In this episode, we learn about Bermuda born and Harlem influenced fashion designer Ruby Bailey. Bailey made figurines of her designs and was a creative force in the Harlem Renaissance.

Sources:

https://blog.mcny.org/2016/01/05/reintroducing-ruby-bailey/

https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/harlems-ruby-bailey-fashion-pioneer-ny-1912-2003/

Elizabeth Keckley kicks off the trio of episodes focused on Black women fashion designers. Elizabeth was the personal dressmaker and close confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham Lincoln.

Learn about her incredible story and life in this episode. Be sure to share, like, subscribe, and download this and other episodes! Follow me on Instagram @theinclusivescreenwriter

Source: https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/black-designers-fashion-history-virgil-abloh-telfar-clemensSource: Rothberg, Emma. “Elizabeth Keckley” National Women’s History Museum, 2021. Date accessed: 5/28/2025.Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elizabeth_Keckley_VWM_Statue.jpgSource: https://timelessmoon.getarchive.net/amp/media/elizabeth-keckley-1861-ee2b4e

Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor born in 1878 was one of the world’s first black sports superstar ad an internal cycling champion who never received his accolades because of racism.

Sources:

https://www.majortaylorassociation.org/who.shtml
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Immigrants in Canada and the United States are rich with history. In this episode, we discuss South Asian immigrants who traveled from British Columbia to Oregon, mainly men. The men lived and worked together in St Johns and Astoria Oregon. They faced racism and prejudice on Oregon, but built a political group aiming at bettering their lives around the world. These men were supported in their efforts by Finnish, Irish, Chinese, and Mexican immigrants.

Source: http://www.come2oregon.com/astoria-oldest-settlement-west-of-the-rockies/

Thank you for another amazing season! I am looking forward to sharing more stories of incredible people who deserve their stories to be told.

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Merle Oberon and Vivien Leigh were Oscar nominated actresses, and most likely S. Asian.

Learn about these amazing women and how Michelle Yeoh may not be the first Asian to be nominated and win the Best Actress Oscar.

Major props to Michelle Yeoh and her incredible career, achievements and 2023 Best Actress Academy Award!

In this episode, we learn about Amelia Boynton Robinson was a leading