Kickass Women of Color

Join Mia as she teaches us all about the OTHER leader of the Stonewall Rebellion, Miss Marsha "Pay It No Mind" Johnson! Later in the episode, we discuss Gen Z and queerness, "rainbow capitalism," and the plight of being female-bodied in 2023.

TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault, gun violence. This episode was recorded during the "Don't Say Gay" bill controversy in June 2022. Some conversations may be sensitive. Listener discretion is advised and warmly encouraged!

Join Alyah for this episode about Sylvia Rivera, a transgender activist and absolute QUEEN who helped spearhead the Stonewall Riots.

TRIGGER WARNING: r*pe, assault, violence

Join Mo on this episode as they tell us all about the courageous Comfort Women of World War II. Later in the episode, we pivot to a discussion about the Asian experience in America in the 21st-Century.

TRIGGER WARNING: r*pe, assault, abuse, harassment, kidnapping of minors, sex, death, drugs, suicide. This episode is HEAVY. Listener discretion is advised and warmly encouraged.

Join Carmen as she teaches us about Claudette Colvin, the actual first Black woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus in Alabama. Yup, you heard that right!

The episode ends with a lengthy discussion about racism and gun control in the US. This episode was recording shortly after the devastating Uvalde mass shooting on May 24, 2022. We encourage listener discretion if needed.

TRIGGER WARNING: sex, r*pe, guns.

Join Angie on this episode as she teaches us about the resilient Mamie Till-Mobley, a passionate woman who was a prime example of the lengths mothers will go to for the love of their children.

CONTENT WARNING: racism, brutality, domestic violence.

Saralee takes to the mic to teach us about the fiercely brave Recy Taylor.

TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault.

Join Kimberly and some of her classmates as she teaches us all about the AMAZING Sojourner Truth, a staunch abolitionist and advocate for women's suffrage.

You may know her as a United States District Judge or as the vice chair of the United States Sentencing Commission, but she’s mostly known for being the first African American woman on the US Supreme Court! Her name is Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Cindy is here to tell you allll about her on today's episode!

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A television creator genius, also known as a producer, screenwriter, author, activist, and mother, Shonda Rhimes is one of the leading examples of Black Excellence and incredible girl power and how no boundaries exist when you put your mind to it. Join Heidy on her episode as we see the amazing and hard working talented Shonda Rhimes and her journey to success. 

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