Janet Collins was the first African-American ballerina. 

Molly Williams was the first recorded female firefighter.

Comedians Molly Ruben-Long (@mollyrubenlong) and Ariel Elias (@arielselias) delve in.

 

Artwork by Julia Johns

Theme song lyrics by Alexis Ruff

Theme song vocals by Lelia Broussard

Theme song production by Joanna Katcher

 

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