Kickass Women of Color

By Abbott Lawrence Academy

A podcast project from students in the Women's Studies elective at Abbott Lawrence Academy in Lawrence, MA. We aren't professional podcasters, but we sure are trying!... more

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September 18, 2022 2.3: Queen Nanny
Queen Nanny is undoubtedly a kickass woman; from escaping slavery, to running a town, and becoming an incredible military leader, Nanny freed many and became an inspiration to all. Listen to this episode to hear Karen share all about the life of Jamaica’s ONLY female national hero.
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September 04, 2022 2.2: María Josefa Gabriela Cariño de Silang
María Josefa Gabriela Cariño de Silang was an icon. A Filipina woman who led as a commander, and revolutionist that demonstrated her courageousness and valor from her adulthood till death. Join Shanalee on this episode as we journey through the life of Mrs. Silang and how she fought for the Ilocano independence from Spain.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Advameg, Inc. “Ilocanos.” Countries and their Cultures, https://www.everyculture.com/wc/Norway-to-Russia/Ilocanos.html.
Amodei, Lacei. Gabriela Silang: Anti-colonial fighter in the Philippines. Liberation School, 27 April 2007, https://liberationschool.org/07-04-27-gabriela-silang-anticolonial-f-html/.
Heritage & History. About Philippines: Pearl of the Orient, https://aboutphilippines.org/heritage.html#you.
Mansalay, Margarita, and Robin Kitana Aquilizan. “Gabriela Silang.” Bayani Art, https://www.bayaniart.com/articles/gabriela-silang-biography/.
Wikimedia Foundation. Gabriela Silang. Wikipedia, 5 June 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriela_Silang#cite_ref-1.
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13min
August 21, 20222.1: Queen Seondeok
Queen Seondeok was Silla's twenty-seventh ruler, and its first reigning queen lasting from 632 to 647 AD. She didn’t marry nor had any kids to avoid any political conflicts and thanks to her there was a rise in the spread of buddhism, increase in political alliances, and built incredible structures. Join Yaileen on today's episode to learn more about this incredible woman.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Cartwright, Mark. “Queen Seondeok.” World History Encyclopedia, World History Encyclopedia, 16 Oct. 2016, www.worldhistory.org/Queen_Seondeok/?visitCount=1&lastVisitDate=2021-3-8&pageViewCount=2.

Queen Seondeok of Silla. projects.leadr.msu.edu/traditionaleastasia/exhibits/show/badass-female-rulers/queen-seondeok-of-silla.

“Queen Seondeok of Silla.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Mar. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Seondeok_of_Silla.

Yang, Iseo. “Queen Seondeok of the Silla Kingdom of Korea Builds the Oldest Still-Standing Astronomical Observatory.” UGA Research News, 19 Aug. 2020, research.uga.edu/news/timeline/queen-seondeok-of-the-silla-kingdom-of-korea-builds-the-oldest-still-standing-astronomical-observatory/ ”

https://www.aprilmag.com/2017/10/22/queen-seondeok-the-first-korean-queen-who-proved-that-women-rule/

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10min
May 21, 2021 1.9: Angela Davis
A civil rights activist, a radical African American educator, and a well-known author with over 10 published books: meet the legendary Angela Yvonne Davis! Join Tamara on today's episode as we learn all about this fearless woman.
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
AfroMarxist. Why I Am a Communist (1972 Interview). YouTube, 11 June 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGQCzP-dBvg.
“Angela Davis.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 9 Nov. 2009, www.history.com/topics/black-history/angela-davis.
“Angela Davis (January 26, 1944).” National Archives and Records Administration, National Archives and Records Administration, www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/individuals/angela-davis.
“Black Power Mixtape.” YouTube, 18 Dec. 2011, www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2BIZy0HScM.
“Davis, Angela.” SpeakOut, www.speakoutnow.org/speaker/davis-angela.
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16min
April 23, 2021 1.7: Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges is no doubt a legend, and her undeniable bravery as a child is the reason for so much of the diversity in our schools in America today. Join Lilian on today's episode as we learn a little bit more about this fierce civil rights activist.
Note: If you liked this episode and want to learn more about Ruby Bridges's life, you can check out one of her many books, including Through My Eyes, for which she received the Carter G. Woodson Book Award.
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7min
April 09, 2021 1.6: Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education, and at the age of 17, she became the youngest person to win a Nobel Prize. Join Saralee on today's episode as she explains just what makes Malala such a kickass woman of color. **Be sure to check out our Instagram, @kwocpod, for some images related to today's episode!

BIBLIOGRAPHY:
DeHart, Jonathan. “Why Did the Taliban Shoot Malala?” The Diplomat, 18 July 2013, thediplomat.com/2013/07/why-did-the-taliban-shoot-malala/.
Kettler, Sara. “Malala Yousafzai.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 15 Oct. 2020, www.biography.com/activist/malala-yousafzai.
The New York Times, director. The Making of Malala Yousafzai: Story of Girl Shot in Taliban Attack. YouTube, 7 Oct. 2013, www.youtube.com/watch?v=AitiZ8nTabM .
PBS News Hour. Malala Explains Why She Risked Death for Girls' Education. Youtube, 14 Sept. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3UKVcQHxlE.
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7min
March 12, 2021 1.4: Harriet Tubman
An American and political activist, a pioneer of the Underground Railroad AND a slave who's been through hell and back? The name is Harriet Tubman. Join Heiry for a short but sweet dive into this woman’s incredible life. **Be sure to check out our IG page, @kwocpod, for accompanying images to this episode!**

Bibliography
“Harriet Tubman.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 25 Jan. 2021, www.biography.com/activist/harriet-tubman.
“Harriet Tubman.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Jan. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubman.
History.com Editors. “Harriet Tubman.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 29 Oct. 2009, www.history.com/topics/black-history/harriet-tubman.
Larson, Kate Clifford. “Five Myths about Harriet Tubman.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 22 Apr. 2016, www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/five-myths-about-harriet-tubman/2016/04/22/b9f3a270-07f0-11e6-b283-e79d81c63c1b_story.html.
Michals, Edited by Debra. “Harriet Tubman.” National Women's History Museum, www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/harriet-tubman.
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8min
February 26, 2021 1.3: Adela Vazquez
A fierce transgender artist, amazing showgirl and activist, she has had a tremendous impact on the Latin LGBTQ community. Adela Vazquez did it all like the flawless queen she is. Join Jandeliz on today's episode as we get a look into the life of Adela Vazquez and we will see exactly why she was seen as the “top notch drag performer" and the fantastic activist that she is. Be sure to check out our Instagram for some accompanying images for this episode!

BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Cortez, Jamie and Patrick Hebert. Sexile = Sexilio. Institute for Gay Men’s Health, 2004.
“Diagnosing Difference - Passing” Youtube, 09 Jul. 2009, https://youtu.be/NIbwnx-Bw5w. Accessed, 22 Jan. 2021.
Lopera, Juliana Delgado, “Two Queer Latinxs Share Their Best Pride Memories.” Time Out San Francisco, Time Out, 7 June 2019. Accessed, 23. Jan. 2021.
Quesada, Uriel. “Queer Brown Voices: Personal Narratives of Latina/o LGBT Activism”. University of Texas Press, 2015.
Schepers, Emile. “Movement That Changed the World Began in Cuba July 26, 1953.” People's World, 24 July 2014, Accessed 5 February.
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11min
February 11, 2021 1.2: Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson was an extravagant mathematician, a women activist for people of color, AND she was able to send the first American astronaut to space! Join Kiana on our second episode as we explore this woman’s extraordinary life, a woman who is now remembered as “an American hero” according to NASA. |||
Bibliography:
“Katherine Johnson Biography” https://www.nasa.gov/content/katherine-johnson-biography
“Who was Katherine Johnson?” https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/who-was-katherine-johnson-k4
“Katherine Johnson” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Johnson
“Katherine Johnson American Mathematician” https://www.britannica.com/biography/Katherine-Johnson-mathematician
“Katherine Johnson: Pioneering NASA Mathematician”
https://www.space.com/katherine-johnson.html
“Katherine Johnson: An American Hero” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKxgieXQ82w
“Katherine Johnson” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDaEIWN6lqc
“Loss of a beautiful mind: NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson dies at 101” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Ev3NKMK00
“Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician, Biography” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rT8-gbkqCE&t=35s
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12min
December 31, 2020 1.1: Josephine Baker
A pioneer for Black women in theatre and film, a civil rights activist and member of the Freemasons, AND a spy for the French Resistance? Josephine Baker seemingly did it all. Join Ms. Doolittle on today’s episode as we explore this woman’s extraordinary life, a woman whom Ernest Hemingway once described as “the most sensational woman anyone ever saw.” **Be sure to check out our IG page, @kwocpod, for accompanying images to this episode!**

Bibliography

BBC. “Joséphine Baker: The 1st Black Superstar.” YouTube, 13 Nov. 2011, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggb_wGTvZoU.
Formby, George. “(1925) Josephine Baker Dancing the Original Charleston.” YouTube, 14 Sept. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEH6eDpjgRw.
“Josephine Baker.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 2 Mar. 2020, www.biography.com/performer/josephine-baker.
Joyce, Robin. “Josephine Baker, 1906 – 1975.” Women's History Network, 6 Mar. 2017, womenshistorynetwork.org/josephine-baker-1906-1975/.
Kendall, Mikki, and A. D'Amico. Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists: A Graphic History of Women's Fight for Their Rights. Ten Speed Press, 2019.
“La Folie Du Jour.” Numeridanse Tv, www.numeridanse.tv/en/dance-videotheque/la-folie-du-jour. McCann, Hannah et al.
The Feminism Book. Penguin Random House, 2019. Norwood, Arlisha R.
“Josephine Baker.” National Women's History Museum, www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/josephine-baker.
reelblack. “Josephine Baker Portrait (1999).” YouTube, 4 Oct. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX-4xb3-LVI.
Rose, Phyllis. Jazz Cleopatra. Doubleday, 1989.
With thanks to Epidemic Sound for the background music.
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34min

FAQs about Kickass Women of Color:

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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.