From journalist Ida B. Wells to poet Maya Angelou to Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul music, Black women have made important contributions to the United States in a variety of areas, including politics, science, the arts, and social justice. Celebrating and recognizing Black women during Women’s History Month is an important way to honor their legacy and inspire future generations. 

In this episode we talk about how Black women have played a crucial role in advancing human rights and freedoms, contributing to our knowledge base, and improving our world with Dr. Ashley Farmer an associate professor in the Departments of History and African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. 

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