Best Roxanne G Podcasts (2024)

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Best Of: Gayl Jones 7:14

35m ago7:14

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This back to school season, we're bringing back some of our favorite Womanica episodes you might have missed. Today's Womanican is Gayl Jones (1949-present). She is a prolific author celebrated for her writing about Black womanhood, slavery, and the African Diaspora. She disappeared from public life by choice until very recently, when she reappeare…

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Best Of: Begum Rokeya 5:46

27m ago5:46

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This back to school season, we're bringing back some of our favorite Womanica episodes you might have missed. Today's Womanican is Begum Rokeya (c. 1880-1932). She spent her life fighting for women’s rights in India and Bangladesh. She opened the first school for Muslim girls in her region and advocated for women’s education. She dreamed of a world…

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Best Of: Marguerite Duras 8:03

31m ago8:03

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This back to school season, we're bringing back some of our favorite Womanica episodes you might have missed. Today's Womanican is Marguerite Duras (1914-1996). She was a pioneer of autofiction and one of the most widely-read French writers in the postwar era. She specialized in blurring the lines between autobiography and imagination, mining her m…

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Adversaries: Monica Seles and Steffi Graf 6:34

18m ago6:34

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Monica Seles (1973-present) and Steffi Graf (1969-present) held one of the most famous rivalries in tennis history. They battled for the No. 1 ranking for years, equally matched in prowess. This episode of Womanica is brought to you by the all-new Toyota Camry. For further reading: Fifty Years of the WTA: Steffi Graf and Monica Seles give us the ne…

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Adversaries: Roxanne Shanté 5:57

30m ago5:57

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Roxanne Shanté (1969-present) ignited The Roxanne Wars, a series of hip hop rivalries during the mid 1980s, that created the most answered records in history. It was also one of the first “rap beefs” in history. For Further Reading: How a 14-year-old started the world’s first rap beef The story of the first ever rap beef ROXANNE’S REVENGE A brief h…

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Adversaries: Lee Radziwell 7:39

1h ago7:39

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Lee Radziwill (1933-2019) was an American socialite, public relations executive, and interior designer. She was the younger sister of former First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. Lee and her sister had a complicated relationship that often relegated Lee to the shadows. For Further Reading: Lee Radziwill, Ex-Princess and Sister of Jacquelin…

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Adversaries: Louella Parsons 7:08

1d ago7:08

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Louella Parsons (1881-1972) was an American gossip columnist and screenwriter, whose work boasted an audience of 20 million across many newspapers. She called herself the first-ever film reviewer and was known for her influence in Hollywood and her fierce competition with rival journalist Hedda Hopper. For Further Reading: The Powerful Rivalry of H…

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Essential Tools for Healthy Families and Relationships

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Acquiring relationship skills and tools is the practical side of Christ-centered relationships and family life. George will offer a handful of essential relationship skills that are vital to cultivating healthy relationships within the family.By Fr. Nicholas and Pres. Roxanne Louh

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Adversaries: Zelia Nuttall 6:50

1h ago6:50

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Zelia Nuttall (1857-1933) was a Mexican-American archaeologist. She was a single mother who decoded a number of Mesoamerican texts and artifacts, including the Nuttall Codex and the Aztec Calendar Stone. She laid the groundwork for archaeologists to reimagine pre-Hispanic civilizations in a new light. For Further Reading: The Globe-Trotting Scholar…

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Adversaries: Mama G 4:37

1h ago4:37

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Dr. Germon “Mama G” Miller-Bey (c.1953-present) is the “Grand Matriarch” of African martial arts, or sciences, as she prefers to call it. Rooted in her own experiences with domestic violence, she became a lifelong competitor, teacher, and community advocate for the sport and the arts. Further Reading African martial sciences with Columbia’s grand m…

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Adversaries: Mabel Fairbanks 5:37

2h ago5:37

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Mabel Fairbanks (1915-2001) was an American figure skater and coach. A Black and Seminole woman, she was often relegated to the shadows and dedicated the latter half of her career to breaking down barriers for other skaters of color. This episode of Womanica is brought to you by the all-new Toyota Camry. For Further Reading: An oral history: Mabel …

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Adversaries: Fabulous Moolah 7:31

1h ago7:31

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Fabulous Moolah (1923-2007) was a pioneering American pro wrestler, promoter and trainer. She held different versions of the women’s championship title almost continuously from the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s. She was also the first woman to be inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame. For Further Reading: Mary Lillian Ellison, 84, the Fabulous Moolah, Is…

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Adversaries: Mary Mcarthur v. Lillian Hellman 7:18

2h ago7:18

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Lillian Hellman (1905-1984), a playwright and novelist who sued writer and critic Mary McCarthy (1912-1989) after Mary McCarthy called her "a dishonest writer" on the "Dick Cavett Show." The suit captured public attention, and the legal battle became one of the most legendary feuds in modern contemporary literature. For Further Reading: Lillian Hel…

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Adversaries: Kumander Liwayway 5:42

27m ago5:42

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Remedios Guinto Gomez-Paraiso, known primarily as Kumander Liwayway, (1919 - 2014) was a beauty queen-who became a -military commander during the Huk Rebellion in the Philippines. For Further Reading: Commander Liwayway and Other Filipino Women Who Fought During World War II Kumander Liwayway: A Feminine Warrior Kumander Liwayway This month we’re t…

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Understanding the Spiritual Foundation of Addiction and Recovery

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Fr. Dimitrios Moraitis will discuss addiction and recovery and why the Church needs to be involved. He has done hundreds of interventions and led dozens of retreats on the topic of addiction. His doctoral dissertation is even required reading at Holy Cross Seminary!By Fr. Nicholas and Pres. Roxanne Louh

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Adversaries: Alice Lee 6:04

4d ago6:04

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Alice Lee (1859-1939) was a statistician and one of the first women to earn a Doctorate of Science from the University of London. Her dissertation, published in 1900, helped disprove the widely held belief that skull capacity was linked to intelligence. For Further Reading: The Statistician Who Debunked Sexist Myths About Skull Size and Intelligenc…

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Adversaries: Joanie "Chyna" Laurer 5:40

16d ago5:40

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Joanie “Chyna” Laurer (1969-2016) was a mainstay in the WWE in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Billed as “The Ninth Wonder of the World”, she wrestled men and women and bested them both. In 2019, she was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. For Further Reading: Chyna : If They Only Knew The Great Fall of Chyna Chyna Was a Titan of Wrestling. Joanie …

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Adversaries: Tituba 7:01

2h ago7:01

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Tituba (c. 1692) was an enslaved woman who played a significant role in the Salem witch trials of 1692. As one of the first to be accused of witchcraft, she confessed under duress and implicated others, fueling the mass hysteria. Her confession included vivid descriptions of supernatural experiences, which greatly influenced the course of the trial…

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Adversaries: Tomoe Gozen 5:08

1h ago5:08

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Tomoe Gozen (c. 1180s) was a female samurai in 12th century Japan who became renowned for her fierceness and bravery as a warrior during the Genpei civil war. For Further Reading: The Legend Of Tomoe Gozen: Japan’s Most Fearsome Female Samurai From Woman Warrior to Peripatetic Entertainer- The Multiple Histories of Tomoe Tomoe Gozen: Badass Women i…

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Adversaries: Dandara dos Palmares 4:35

19h ago4:35

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Dandara dos Palmares (c. 1654-1694) was a warrior in colonial Brazil. She grew up in a quilombo, fought in numerous battles, and led female armies throughout her life, fighting against colonial forces. For Further Reading: Dandara dos Palmares Dandara: A Feminist Face of Palmares Described as a heroine, Dandara, Zumbi's wife, has a biography surrou…

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Forgiveness: Following Jesus Into Radical Loving

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Join author, teacher, and oblate Paula Huston to discuss forgiveness from a Christian perspective and why forgiveness is essential to life in this world.By Fr. Nicholas and Pres. Roxanne Louh

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Adversaries: Cynane 4:48

16d ago4:48

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Cynane (357 BC - 323 BC) was a warrior princess and older half-sister of Alexander the Great. She fought in battle as a child with her father and half-brother, and is believed to be the first person to have ever rallied her own army. For Further Reading: World History Encyclopedia: Cynane The Macedonian Amazonian: Who Was Cynane? Illyrians This mon…

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Adversaries: Joan Crawford 7:48

15d ago7:48

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Joan Crawford (c.1908 - 1977) was an American actress known for Hollywood classics like Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? and Mildred Pierce. Her feud with Bette Davis is one of the most well-known and remembered from Old Hollywood. After Joan passed, her daughter released a memoir, Mommie Dearest, depicting her experience of abuse from her mother. F…

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Adversaries: Lyda Conley 7:44

4d ago7:44

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Eliza Burton “Lyda” Conley (c.1869 - 1946) was a lawyer and Wyandot Native American. She was the first woman admitted to the Kansas Bar Association and was the first Native American woman admitted to argue a case in front of the United States Supreme Court. For Further Reading: Lyda Conley: Saving Her People’s Heritage Lyda Conley Lyda Conley’s bat…

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Adversaries: Magdalena Caballero-Morales 6:29

26d ago6:29

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Magdalena Caballero-Morales (1925-2006) was considered a pioneer for women in lucha libre, or wrestling. Inside the ring, she fought her opponents ferociously. And outside of it, she became a figure for women who went against the grain at a time when women’s participation in contact sports was banned in Mexico City. For Further Reading: The ring's …

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Adversaries: A.S. Byatt vs. Margaret Drabble 6:09

27d ago6:09

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A.S. Byatt (1936-2023) and Margaret Drabble (1939-present) are sisters and writers. Both achieved global fame at different points in their career and the British tabloids played up the feud between them. For Further Reading: “A Narrative of Jealousy and Bafflement and Resentment” What Possessed A.S. Byatt? Margaret Drabble, the Art of Fiction This …

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A Life That is Unforgettable

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Join the Louhs to interview Gregory Floyd, an author, coach, and speaker, as he discusses his book Unforgettable: How Remembering God's Presence in Our Past Brings Hope to Our Future.By Fr. Nicholas and Pres. Roxanne Louh

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Adversaries: Mai Bhago 3:40

28d ago3:40

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Mai Bhago (c.1600s - c.1720) was a Sikh solider who lead 40 soldiers into battle against the Mughal Empire. She is honored as a warrior saint in Sikhism. For Further Reading: Eminent Sikh Women The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History, Volume 1 What do we really know about Mai Bhago? This month we’re talking about adversaries. These women …

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Adversaries: Naila Ayesh 6:17

29d ago6:17

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Naila Ayesh (1960-present) is a grassroots organizer who demonstrated for Palestinian liberation during the First Intifada in the late 1980s. She endured detention and torture to protest Israeli occupation in Gaza and the West Bank win freedom, and she continued to fight for freedom and opportunities for Palestinian women. For Further Reading: Nail…

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Adversaries: Tillie Anderson 5:14

1M ago5:14

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Tillie Anderson (1875-1965) was a Swedish American cyclist who dominated the women’s bike racing circuit in the 1890s. Her rival on the track was the French cyclist Lisette, who accused Tillie of sabotage. For Further Reading: This Seamstress Conquered Bike Racing in the 1890s Women on the Move: The Forgotten Era of Women's Bicycle Racing Tillie An…

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Adversaries: Marcela 'La Tigresa' Acuña 6:47

1M ago6:47

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Marcela 'La Tigresa' Acuña (1976-present) is an Argentine professional boxer renowned for her contributions to women's boxing and her fierce fighting style. She is a multiple-time world champion in the super bantamweight and featherweight divisions. Marcela is considered a trailblazer in women's boxing, helping to elevate the sport's profile in Arg…

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Athletes: Anita DeFrantz 4:55

1M ago4:55

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Anita DeFrantz (1954-present) captained the U.S. women’s rowing team and was part of the team that won a bronze medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games – the first games where women’s rowing was introduced. After her athletic career, she went on to become the first African American — and first American woman — to represent the U.S. on the Internat…

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The Black American Orthodox Experience: A Discussion with Fr Samuel Davis

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Fr. Samuel has been inspired by the work of Archimandrite Raphael Morgan, the first Black Orthodox clergy in America, and will discuss the Black American Orthodox Experience.By Fr. Nicholas and Pres. Roxanne Louh

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Athletes: Agnes Tirop 5:24

1M ago5:24

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Agnes Tirop (1995-2021) was a long distance runner from Kenya. She won the bronze medal twice at the World Championships, was a world class cross country champion, and competed in the Olympics all before the age of 26. She was murdered by her husband. For Further Reading: A Tragic Run Kenyan Olympian’s Killing Exposes Surge of Violence Against Wome…

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Athletes: Earlene Brown 5:34

1M ago5:34

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Earlene Brown (1935-1983) was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal for shot put. She qualified for the Olympics as an independent athlete and was beloved by American and international competitors alike. Later in life, she became a Roller Derby player. For Further Reading: Earlene Brown: An athlete to know Beautician, Roller Derby Queen,…

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Athletes: Baroness Masham 4:10

1M ago4:10

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Baroness Masham (1935-2023) was a paralympic athlete who competed in three Paralympic games, and won two gold medals. She founded the Spinal Injuries Association and served for 53 years as an independent member of the House of Lords. She was praised for her advocacy and volunteer work with disability rights. For Further Reading: The Guardian: Lady …

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Athletes: Miki Gorman 7:39

1M ago7:39

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Miki Gorman (1936-2015) was a barrier-breaking long distance runner. Born and raised in occupied China and Japan, she became the only woman to have won both the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon twice. For Further Reading: Overlooked No More: Miki Gorman, the Unlikely Marathon Winner As the Miles and the Years Pass By Miki Gorman, Wome…

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Athletes: Debi Thomas 8:14

1M ago8:14

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Debi Thomas (1967-present) is an American figure skater who became the first Black athlete to win a medal in any sport at the Winter Olympics in 1988. She wasn’t content with just being a world class skater, she also became a doctor, earning degrees from Stanford University and Northwestern University. Now in her fifties, she recently returned to s…

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Athletes: Pan Duo 3:44

1M ago3:44

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Pan Duo (1939-2014) was the first Chinese woman to summit Mount Everest and the second woman overall to summit the mountain after Junko Tabei in 1975. For Further Reading: Climbing Magazine: The First Three Women to Climb Everest Chicago Tribune: HANDMAIDENS TO THE `MOTHER GODDESS OF THE WIND Google Books: Honouring High Places The Mountain Life of…

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Athletes: Ruth Aarons 6:26

1M ago6:26

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Ruth Aarons (1918-1980) was an American teenage table tennis champion. She was known for her wins at the World Championships and for her performances at night clubs and in theaters. After retiring from table tennis, she went on to manage big stars, like David Cassidy. For Further Reading: Ruth Aarons - United States Table Tennis Hall of Fame Steve …

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Athletes: Cynisca 4:34

2M ago4:34

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Cynisca (c. 440 BCE) was the first woman to ever win an event at the Olympic Games. By exploiting a loophole in the rule that only men could participate in the games, she paved the way for the woman Olympians of today. For Further Reading: Cynisca of Sparta - World History Encyclopedia Hidden women of history: Kyniska, the first female Olympian Cyn…

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Athletes: Tori Bowie 6:11

2M ago6:11

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Tori Bowie (1990-2023) was a track and field athlete with three Olympic medals. In 2017, she became the fastest woman in the world – but her career was cut short after dying from complications from pregnancy at 32 years old. For Further Reading: Tori Bowie: The Fastest Woman In The World Tori Bowie’s death highlighted a devastating reality for Blac…

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Athletes: Olga Korbut 8:03

2M ago8:03

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Olga Korbut (1955-present) is a former Soviet gymnast who gained international fame for her performances in the early 1970s. Known for her extraordinary agility and charismatic presence, she captured the world's attention at the 1972 Munich Olympics, where she did innovative routines, featuring moves like the "Korbut Flip." She revolutionized gymna…

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Athletes: Sheryl Swoopes 5:28

2M ago5:28

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Sheryl Swoopes (1971-present) is a retired American basketball player. She was the first player to be signed by the WNBA in 1997. She went on to become a four-time WNBA champion and a three-time Olympic gold medalist. For Further Reading: SHERYL DENISE SWOOPES (1971- ) Three-time MVP 'tired of having to hide my feelings' Sheryl Swoopes This month w…

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Athletes: Maria-Teresa de Filippis 5:17

2M ago5:17

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Maria-Teresa de Filippis (1926-2016) was an Italian race car driver. She was an official driver for Maserati and the first woman in Formula One. During her career, she qualified for five Grand Prix races, including three championships. Since her time on the track, only five women have attempted to qualify for world championship grand prix races. Fo…

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Nike On Air: Making History with Ibtihaj Muhammad and Janee' Kassanavoid 24:22

2M ago24:22

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Ibtihaj Muhammad and Janee’ Kassanavoid both envisioned a path to the top, and then climbed their way there – in fields where no one who looked like them had ever made it that far. Ibtihaj, a world class fencer, made history as the first woman to wear a hijab while competing on the world stage. And Janee’ Kassanavoid, hammer throw darling, became t…

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Nike On Air: Creating a Legacy with Dawn Staley and A’ja Wilson 27:32

2M ago27:32

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In recent years, Dawn Staley and A'ja Wilson have become household names. From their achievements on the court to their influential roles off it, we delve into how these women have shaped the landscape of women's basketball and supported each other along the way. In this episode, we hear how they’ve overcome adversity and proven the naysayers wrong…

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Athletes: Wyomia Tyus 6:45

2M ago6:45

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Wyomia Tyus (1945 - present) is an Olympic athlete who became the first person to win gold in back to back Olympic games. During the 1968 Olympic games, she joined the Olympic Project for Human Rights and protested against global racial inequality along with other Black athletes. For Further Reading: ESPN: Track legend Wyomia Tyus protested at the …

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Athletes: Hélène de Pourtalès 3:29

2M ago3:29

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Hélène de Pourtalès (1868-1945) was an American-born Swiss sailor who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris representing Switzerland. She was one of the first 22 women to participate in the Olympics, and one of the first to win an Olympic gold medal. For Further Reading: Women’s History Spotlight: Hélène de Pourtalès Sheroes: Hélène de Pour…

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Athletes: Mary Peters 7:34

2M ago7:34

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Mary Peters (1939-present) is a former athlete from Northern Ireland who won a gold medal for the pentathlon at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. This marked the bloodiest year of The Troubles. Peters went on to champion other athletes from Northern Ireland. For Further Readings: Olympics: Memory Lane - 72, A Gathering of Champions The Irish Times: Mary…

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