Elizabeth Freeman was one of the first enslaved African Americans to file a freedom suit and win in Massachusetts. Her court case is credited with ending slavery in Massachusetts and started the move to ban slavery nationwide. Listen to this episode as Ron Samuels describes the life of this incredible woman.

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The 19th Amendment allowed women to vote in the United States. Not all women were guaranteed the right to vote because of other prohibitions that had to be struck down. It took years before women of color and native American women were included. Learn more in this episode with Ron Samuels.

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Judith Heumann led an extraordinary life that opened doors for the disabled worldwide. As a prominent activist, she was called the mother of the disability rights movement. Learn more in this episode with Ron Samuels.

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Carole Simpson was an exceptional broadcast journalist, newscaster, and author who made inroads for African American women. Her achievements at the national level set the stage for others who have come after her. Learn more in this episode with Ron Samuels.

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Chita Rivera played Anita in West Side Story among other dynamic roles on Broadway. She was a highly acclaimed Latina-American actress who received multiple Tony Awards and other awards. Learn more about her stellar achievements in this episode with Ron Samuels.

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Nellie Ross had an exemplary career that included being the only woman governor of Wyoming and the first female director of the U.S. Mint. Learn more about this trailblazer in this episode with Ron Samuels.

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In this episode with Ron Samuels, learn about some incredible African American women trailblazers who helped change history and helped level the playing field for African Americans in various occupations.

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Mary Turner knew how to spin the tunes and engage an audience. Rated one of Chicago's highest-rated DJs in contemporary radio. Turner started many nonprofits to help women and families. Please tune in to learn more about this incredible lady with Ron Samuels.

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Jeanne Gang is an architect and founder of the Studio Gang. She is recognized for The Aqua Tower, the tallest woman-designed building in the world when it was built. She is considered one of Chicago’s most prominent architects. Be sure to tune in to learn more with Ron Samuels.

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Cynthia Weil is an award-winning songwriter who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She is the first woman to receive the Johnny Mercer Award and she was the first woman to receive Ahmet Ertegun Award. She strategically shaped the sound of rock and roll in the 1970s. You know her for music like On Broadway and You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling among other hits. Be sure to check out this episode with Ron Samuels.

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