Sarah Keys Evans also refused to give up her seat to a white man. 

Cathay Williams was the first African-American woman to enlist in the U.S. Army.

Comedians Molly Ruben-Long (@mollyrubenlong) and Ariel Elias (@arielselias) delve in.

Artwork by Julia Johns

Theme song lyrics by Alexis Ruff

Theme song vocals by Lelia Broussard

Theme song production by Joanna Katcher

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