Raven gives a brief history of Maria W. Stewart, the first Black American woman to deliver public speeches, and performs a fiery read of an excerpt from Stewart’s lecture "Why Sit Ye Here and Die?".

References:

Maria W. Stewart: Powerful Public Orator for Black Women’s Rights

https://kentakepage.com/maria-w-stewart-powerful-public-orator-for-black-womens-rights/

(1832) MARIA W. STEWART, “WHY SIT YE HERE AND DIE?”

https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1832-maria-w-stewart-why-sit-ye-here-and-die/

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Music Credits: Thanks to purple-planet.com for the intro music.

Author Intro Background: "Night Cave" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Reading Background: "Spirit of the Girl" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)