Welcome to BLACK SUFFRAGIST IN THE SPOTLIGHT! We bring center-stage trailblazers often hidden in history. Our honorees are epic, but we retell their journeys in compact servings. So, in the time it takes you to prep and chill with your favorite drink, you can take in some of the highs and lows of their remarkable lives. The podcast is hosted by Jennifer Rolle, producer and director of the documentary THE BLACK SUFFRAGIST. Please join us as we celebrate these 19th-century pioneers.
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Women in Utah started voting way back in 1870 as part of a grassroots uprising that was both unique and radical. The story of how Utah women became the first to vote in America begins with polygamy and ends long after the Nineteenth Amendment guaranteed American women the freedom to vote. Host Dianna Douglas narrates a long-forgotten history.
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Feminist podcast discovering the history behind the women who fought for the rights we have today and how we need to continue their fight
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You're inspired to do greatness! And we're inspired by you! This podcast demystifies what it means to be in League of Women Voters today. We are volunteers with the League of Women Voters, a citizens’ organization that has fought since 1920 to improve our government and engage all citizens in the decisions that impact their lives. We share stories, tips and how-tos to make sure you are informed and can activity participate in government. Continue the conversation at www.alicepaulpodcast.com.
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Exploring the evolving identity of the American West. Produced by Wyoming Public Media and PRX, The Modern West takes you on a sound-rich journey into some of America's most iconic landscapes. Guided by host Melodie Edwards' personal connection to the region, it's an unflinching look at the American West--its problematic history, its modern-day struggles and resilience, and how its present and future are being shaped.
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From the author who started it all and New Zealand's original podcast authoress, Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine return to Podiobooks.com with Tales from the Archives, a collection of original steampunk short stories set in the world of their award-winning series, The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences. Featuring voices familiar and new, Pip and Tee invite you to sample the fantastic world of their shadowy organisation that fights for Queen and Empire against the mysterious and unknown. This vol ...
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OdysseyStage takes audiences on a theatrical journey through the stories of, and by, the people of North Carolina.
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Learn things about London that most Londoners don't even know in weekly episodes with qualified London tour guide Hazel Baker from londonguidedwalks.co.uk There's so much we can't fit into our tours, no matter how hard we try. This London history podcast is where we can get down and dirty with the detail! You're not going to find this level of detail in any guidebook. Leave us a voice message to get featured!
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Inspiration and motivation for change makers who want to amplify their impact. Helping you to live better in a minute a day. Want answers? Email universe@thelinlife.com with your questions, comments or thoughts on life.
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This is a catch-all feed for podcasts produced by the Daviess County Public Library in Owensboro, KY.
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On the eve of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in America, EQUAL MEANS EQUAL has launched the Woman’s Journal 2.0. The Woman’s Journal began as a weekly newspaper in 1870, and was instrumental in mobilizing people across the country to support the 19th Amendment. We hope this new iteration will inspire people nationwide to support the ERA. Kamala Lopez and Natalie White from Equal Means Equal, along with women’s rights attorney Wendy Murphy (@WMurphyLaw) will co-host and interview g ...
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Episode 5 - The Forten Women of Philadelphia
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The matriarch and abolitionist Charlotte Vandine Forten and her three daughters Margaretta, Sarah Louisa, and Harriet’s activism spanned multiple decades and generations, leaving a lasting impact on the fight for social justice and gender equality.By Black Suffragist in the Spotlight
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It's a new season of the Great Individualist - new episode premieres on August 21st.By Wyoming Public Media
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Wyoming is known as the “equality state” because it was the first in the nation to pass women’s suffrage. And for decades it’s proudly recognized that history with a statue of Esther Hobart Morris, Wyoming's first Justice of the Peace and a vocal participant in the women's suffrage movement. But that statue is no longer standing in front of the Wyo…
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One Size Does Not Fit All - Part Six of High Altitude Tales
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Meet Iva, an innovative teacher conducting scientific research with her middle schoolers on the Wind River Reservation. They even set up trail cameras! It's the final episode of High Altitude Tales.By Wyoming Public Media
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The Tamers and the Tamed - Part Five of High Altitude Tales
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Recidivism rates in the U.S. are some of the highest in the world, and in Wyoming, 33 percent of inmates are back in prison within the first year. But studies show that animal therapy can help reduce that by teaching things like responsibility, nonviolence and empathy. Most programs pair inmates with dogs. But Wyoming has a special program – one of…
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Chasing the Dragon - Part Four of High Altitude Tales
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In the resort town of Jackson Hole, WY, the housing shortage is so bad that people are finding crazy workarounds for how to live there. Like this guy, living in his van. "It’s cold when you come back. And then the issue is, like, all your water freezes and all your stuff is frozen. And trying to dry ski stuff or anything like that it’s a pain - but…
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Wolves #2101 and #2301- Part Three of High Altitude Tales
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The story of two wolves in Colorado’s North Park, a father and a son, and how the community is – or is not – coming to terms with their presence. "Wolves represent a lot of what farming and ranching is about, which is like, you have no control ultimately." Wolves #2101 and #2301: episode 3 of our series High Altitude Tales.…
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The Sixth Boom - Part Two of High Altitude Tales
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Take a bike ride into a tiny forgotten historic mining town that sits at the intersection of two beloved through trails. For hardcore bikers and hikers, this town is an oasis. And for a community used to cycles of boom and bust, there's hope this boom could last.By Wyoming Public Media
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Courage is a Muscle - Part One of High Altitude Tales
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Exactly 100 years to the day after a woman named Eleanor Davis became the first recorded woman to ever climb the Grand Teton – a nearly 14,000 foot-tall mountain that’s the namesake for Grand Teton National Park – an all-female group of climbers is summiting the peak to celebrate her legacy. Hannah Habermann tagged along for the adventure.…
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Frances Ellen Watkins Harper wore many hats throughout her illustrious life. She is not well known today, but during the 19th century, she was a household name in the United States. Resources Bell, Janet Dewart. “Blackbirds Singing: inspiring Black women's speeches from the Civil War to the twenty-first century.” pp. 25-34. New York: The New Press,…
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Miss us? We're back for Season 8 of The Modern West - High Altitude Tales. High Altitude Tales drops on April 3rd on all of your favorite streaming platforms.By Wyoming Public Media
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In our forthcoming podcast episode, we're joined by the distinguished James McVinnie to delve into the fascinating world of organ music, marking the 70th anniversary of the Royal Festival Hall organ. McVinnie will discuss the instrument's significant historical impact and its role in the evolution of organ music in London and further afield. We'll …
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Born into a family of social reformers, the radical activist Mary Ann Shadd Cary almost singlehandedly led the immigration of Black Americans across the United States border. Here we retell only a fraction of this extraordinary trailblazer's epic life. Resources Dennie, Nneka D. (Ed.) “Mary Ann Shadd Cary: Essential Writings of a Nineteenth-Century…
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Sojourner Truth is one of the most imported social reformers in American history. Truth is considered the first Black suffragist in the early-day women's movement. Here we retell only a fraction of this trailblazer's extraordinary life. Resources Painter, Nell Irvin. “Sojourner Truth: A Life, A Symbol.” New York, NY W.W. Norton & Company, 1996. Som…
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Meet Sarah Parker Remond! An adventurous spirit, born free into a prominent New England family, she soared to unimaginable heights during the tumultuous 1850s. Here we retell only a fraction of this trailblazer's extraordinary life. Resources: Baumgartner, Kabria . “In Pursuit of Knowledge.” New York, New York. New York University Press, 2019. Jone…
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132. Suffragette or Suffragist - what would you have been?
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In today's episode, we're journeying back to the turn of the 20th century, to a time when the streets of London and beyond were stages for one of the most significant campaigns in the fight for women's rights: the battle for the right to vote. https://londonguidedwalks.co.uk/podcast/episode-132-suffragetteor-suffragist/…
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Welcome to our exploration of one of London's most extraordinary chapters from the First World War: the story of Endell Street Military Hospital, a groundbreaking institution that was not only at the forefront of medical innovation but also a testament to the indomitable spirit and resilience of women. Founded in 1915, amidst the chaos of a world a…
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Join us as we journey through time with seasoned Mudlarker Anna Borzello, uncovering the stories embedded in the mud of the Thames and celebrating the enduring legacy of London's past inhabitants. Through her discoveries, we are reminded of the power of material culture to bridge the gap between past and present, offering us an intimate glimpse int…
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In this captivating podcast episode, Hazel Baker and guest Maggie Coates take listeners on a journey through the hidden gem of Two Temple Place. Maggie Coates, a Camden tour guide and a volunteer at Two Temple Place, shares insights into its Victorian origins and its owner, William Waldorf Astor. Astor's vision for the building, nestled among large…
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“In Paradise, what the fire didn't take was the sense of community that exists there. Our mission was, ‘look how far we've come, and it’s a vision to the future.”By Wyoming Public Media
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Nestled in the heart of London, St. James's Palace is a place of profound historical significance, where centuries of tradition, grandeur, and intrigue have woven a rich tapestry. As we venture within its hallowed halls and uncover its hidden secrets, we will unravel the captivating history that has unfolded within these venerable walls. Join us fo…
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Ariel makes the trip out to see the new construction of her family home. But it’s nothing like the one that burned down in the Marshall Fire. Her feeling of solastalgia is long gone.By Wyoming Public Media
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Ariel’s family and neighbors are starting to rebuild after the Marshall Fire destroyed their homes. But now new green building codes are making it super expensive. Ariel’s brother is dubious.By Wyoming Public Media
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Listen to a behind-the-scenes conversation with The Burn Scar’s producer Ariel Lavery and The Modern West host Melodie Edwards. Ariel says the idea for the series came to her in the shower. “I just needed to record this. I just needed to somehow remember the feelings of visiting the site, being there.”…
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127. Archie's Journey Through Dickens' London
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In this episode, we're diving into the bustling, fog-laden streets of Victorian London, a city of stark contrasts and enduring charm, as portrayed in the timeless works of Charles Dickens. Our story centers around Archie, a young orphan navigating the complexities of life in 1843 London – a city that, much like the characters in Dickens' novels, is…
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Ariel’s neighbors all want to know what caused the Marshall Fire. Then a new forensic report comes out, confirming climate change isn’t at the door…it just burned the door down. #OurSafePlace Part III of #TheBurnScarBy Wyoming Public Media
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126. Transatlantic Slave Trade and London
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Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking journey through the pages of London's history, exploring the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the role that London played.
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Ariel returns to see the burn scar that was once her childhood home. She feels strangely…homesick. “Imagining one’s home place meet its end – envisioning just what this neighborhood looked like engulfed in flames – I wonder if this is all part of the feeling of solastalgia.”By Wyoming Public Media
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125. Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley in the Tower of London
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Welcome to Episode 125 of the London History Podcast, where we continue to unravel the rich and complex tapestry of London's past. Today, we delve into a chapter that's as intriguing as it is steeped in mystery and speculation — the intertwined stories of Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, set against the imposing backdrop of the Tower of London.…
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It’s the most expensive fire in Colorado History. Listen now.By Wyoming Public Media
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Welcome to episode 124 of the London History Podcast. I'm Hazel, your navigator through the winding lanes of London's rich tapestry of time. Today, we're peeling back the layers of history in one of Chelsea's most renowned streets — Tite Street with City of Westminster tour guide Dr Stephen King. A street synonymous with cultural luminaries and arc…
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Hello and welcome to Episode 123 of the London History Podcast. Today, we're unwrapping the layers of one of the capital's most enduring pageants — the Lord Mayor's Show. With a heritage that dates back over eight centuries, this splendid cavalcade of pageantry wends its way through the heart of the City of London, a vibrant thread woven into the f…
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The Marshall Fire was the most expensive fire in Colorado history. The Burn Scar is a tender yet carefully investigated podcast of one family, one fire and the hard choices people are making in the wake of increasing natural disasters. Hear the trailer now.By Wyoming Public Media
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