Best Zahra Media Podcasts (2024)

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Insights/21: Media Meltdown with Zahra Joya 47:05

2d ago47:05

47:05

Media Meltdown Lynne O'Donnell talks with Zahra Joya, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Rukhshana Media, the independent news organisation she established and now runs in exile. She talks about the Taliban's strangulation of free speech and media in Afghanistan, the collusion of media owners, and the role of the exiled media in keeping the world's att…

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Insights/22: Controlling the Narrative with Mina Sharif 51:12

1d ago51:12

51:12

Controlling the Narrative Lynne O’Donnell talks with Mina Sharif, author, activist, women’s rights campaigner, educator and mentor. They discuss who controls the narrative and who speaks for Afghanistan’s people when the Taliban appear to have seized control not only of the country but of the message, too. Have a listen…

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Making Noise With No Money: The Decay Devils 48:09

4d ago48:09

48:09

Deqah and Vanessa chat with Lori Gonzalez and Tyrell Anderson from the ⁠Decay Devils⁠, an organization that started as a group of friends in Gary, Indiana who loved playing in abandoned buildings. They then started making some noise—posting on Instagram, starting a nonprofit, organizing community events—and gaining notice from the public and “big m…

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Insights/20: Terror Inc with Scott Richards 48:03

15d ago48:03

48:03

Terror Inc Lynne O’Donnell talks with conflict consultant Scott Richards about the Taliban’s transformation of Afghanistan into a nexus of extremism and terrorism, the group’s relationship with Al Qaeda, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the danger they present to a world that just isn’t interested in facing up to the reality. Have a listen.…

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Insights/19: Busting Stereotypes with Bushra Gohar 43:23

22d ago43:23

43:23

Busting Stereotypes Lynne talks with Bushra Gohar, a former member of Pakistan's parliament. She is active in Pashtun politics, and speaks out for the rights of women and other repressed groups. She talks vehemently about the damaging impact of historic stereotyping of Pashtuns as warriors, and the traditional de-humanisation of women dressed up as…

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Insights/18: Media Matters with Waliullah Rahmani 58:28

29d ago58:28

58:28

Media Matters Lynne O'Donnell talks with Waliullah Rahmani, a media entrepreneur and press freedom advocate who talks about the Taliban's ideology-driven transformation of Afghanistan into a surveillance state. Have a listenBy insights8am

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Insights/17: What Goes Around Comes Around with Sima Samar 57:23

1M ago57:23

57:23

What Goes Around Comes Around Lynne O’Donnell talks to Sima Samar, who has written a book about her extraordinary life of service to the people, and particularly the women, of Afghanistan. Let down by their own leaders, and by the international community, she says, now they have to start again on their own terms. Have a listen:…

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Insights/16: Screaming Into Silence with Lauryn Oates 57:07

1M ago57:07

57:07

Screaming Into Silence On the Insights Podcast, Lynne O'Donnell is joined by Lauryn Oates, Executive Director of Right To Learn Afghanistan, to discuss the impact of the Taliban's education policy -- bans for girls, extremism for boys. Have a listenBy insights8am

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Insights/15: History Repeats with Abid Humayun 1:07:06

2M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

History Repeats Lynne O’Donnell is joined from Kabul by Abid Humayun, a development and peace-building expert who has worked in Afghanistan's charity sector for more than a decade. He talks about the effectiveness of international aid and the agenda of the aid sector, and the devastating impact that half a century of war has had on the Afghan peopl…

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Insights/14: Risky Business with Jeff Grieco 52:40

2M ago52:40

52:40

Risky Business Lynne is joined by Jeff Grieco, President and CEO of the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce. He’s just made his third visit to Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, and talks about the good, the bad and the utterly unacceptable. Have a listen.By insights8am

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Insights/13: Digging Deep into Afghanistan's Mining Sector 50:09

2M ago50:09

50:09

Digging Deep into Afghanistan's Mining Sector Lynne O'Donnell is joined by Javed Noorani, the premier expert on Afghanistan's minerals and mining sector. His research and analysis has been ground-breaking, and there is little he doesn't know about the potential and the pitfalls of the country's vast natural resources.…

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Insights/12: A Tragic Legacy with Jawad Zawulistani 51:34

2M ago51:34

51:34

A Tragic Legacy Lynne presents an interview, recorded in 2021 before the fall of the Republic of Afghanistan at the small museum he curated to preserve the memories of people killed during decades of conflict. It was called the Afghanistan Centre for Memory and Dialogue. It no longer exists, closed down by the Taliban almost immediately after they …

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Insights/11: Three Years On with Ahmad Shuja 55:20

3M ago55:20

55:20

Three Years On Lynne talks with Ahmad Shuja, scholar, lawyer, human rights advocate, author, former official in the fallen government of Afghanistan. He discusses the reasons for the republic's failure, the post-US era in Afghanistan, and how to get to post-Taliban-2.0. Have a listenBy insights8am

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Insights/10: Follow the Money with Shah Mohammad Mehrabi 1:00:05

3M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Follow the Money For this week’s Insights podcast, Lynne talks with Shah Mohammad Mehrabi. He is a professor of economics and a co-trustee of the Afghan Fund, which was set up two years ago in Switzerland to administer $3.5 billion of Afghanistan's foreign exchange reserves. He has all the numbers at his fingers tips and refers to them to make a se…

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Insights/9: Same Old Taliban, Same Old Threat 50:59

3M ago50:59

50:59

Same Old Taliban, Same Old Threat Lynne is joined by Hans-Jakob Schindler, Co-Director of the Counter Extremism Project. He began tracking and observing Al Qaeda and the Taliban before most people even knew they existed. And now that they’re back, he points out that it’s the same individuals with the same ideology and the same intentions. He's seen…

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Insights/8: The Great Al Qaeda Comeback with Bill Roggio 54:11

3M ago54:11

54:11

The Great Al Qaeda Comeback Lynne talks with Bill Roggio, a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, editor of the Long War Journal and host of the podcast Generation Jihad. He's had a keen eye on Al Qaeda since the 9-11 attacks and nowadays is watching the terrorist group as it reclaims its space in Afghanistan once more as …

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Insights/7: Jihad Genealogy with Sarah Adams 54:53

4M ago54:53

54:53

Jihad Genealogy Lynne talks with Sarah Adams, a former CIA “targeter" and co-author of “Benghazi: Know They Enemy,” a deep dive into the 2012 attack on US diplomatic and agency assets in Libya. Her experience in Benghazi informs her belief that jihad is a generational business. To be effective, counter terrorism measures need to look at the prevale…

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Insights/6: Trying To Be Reasonable with Amin Karim 53:20

4M ago53:20

53:20

Trying To Be Reasonable Lynne is joined by Amin Karim, who has been involved in politics in Afghanistan all his adult life. Since the collapse of the republic in 2021, he has been spending his time in Kabul on humanitarian work, and trying to convince the Taliban leadership to create an inclusive governance structure acceptable to all Afghan people…

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Insights/5: Finding Freedom with Laura Deitz 49:00

4M ago49:00

49:00

Finding Freedom Lynne is talking to Laura Deitz, an American in London who, since the collapse of the republic government in Afghanistan, has been helping some of the most vulnerable to find a path to safety outside the country. She is one of many volunteers worldwide who have dedicated their time, resources and energy to the difficult, life-saving…

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Decatur: Carolyn Cortner Smith 28:00

4M ago28:00

28:00

Throughout its history, Decatur, Alabama has produced a number of unapologetically bold, creative, and “difficult” women who weren’t afraid to break the mold. In this episode, we’ll tell you the story of one of them: Carolyn Cortner Smith, believed to be the first licensed female architect in the state of Alabama. Carolyn was born at a time when So…

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Insights/4: Afghanistan, Pakistan and "Project Taliban" with Mohsin Dawar 54:53

4M ago54:53

54:53

Afghanistan, Pakistan and "Project Taliban" Join Lynne O’Donnell for the 8AM Media podcast series, Insights. Lynne talks with generals, diplomats, soldiers, journalists, politicians, activists, people who have front row seats for conflicts around the world, and citizens with a story to tell, happy or sad. For this first series, Afghanistan is the f…

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Decatur: First Missionary Baptist 39:23

5M ago39:23

39:23

The city of Decatur, Alabama is home to many historic Black churches, including one with a particularly rich history: First Missionary Baptist Church, in Old Town, the city’s predominantly Black neighborhood. Designed by one of the first African American architects, Wallace Rayfield, the church has — from its post-Civil War beginnings — been a corn…

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Ohio River to Freedom: New Richmond 23:49

5M ago23:49

23:49

Today New Richmond is a charming town along the Ohio River with a relatively tiny Black population. But for a moment in time in the 19th century, it was not only a hotspot of abolitionist activity, it was also home to a vibrant Black community. How did that happen? And why are there so few Black families left today? In this episode, part two of the…

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Insights/3: The Taliban's "State Capture" of Afghanistan with Natalie Gonnella-Platts 51:33

5M ago51:33

51:33

The Taliban's "State Capture" of Afghanistan Join Lynne O’Donnell for 8AM’s podcast series, Insights. Lynne talks with generals, diplomats, soldiers, journalists, politicians, activists, people who have front row seats for conflicts around the world, and citizens with a story to tell, happy or sad. For this first series, Afghanistan is the focus. L…

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Insights/2: Witness to Atrocity with Sanjar Sohail, Journalist and Publisher 44:43

5M ago44:43

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Witness to Atrocity Join Lynne O’Donnell for 8AM’s podcast series, Insights. Lynne talks with generals, diplomats, soldiers, journalists, politicians, activists, people who have front row seats for conflicts around the world, and citizens with a story to tell, happy or sad. For this first series, Afghanistan is the focus. Lynne and her guests talk …

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Insights/1: Strategy, War and Victory with US Army General (Rtd) David Petraeus 57:30

5M ago57:30

57:30

Strategy, War and Victory Guest: US Army General (Rtd) David Petraeus Join Lynne O’Donnell for 8AM’s podcast series, Insights. Lynne talks with generals, diplomats, soldiers, journalists, politicians, activists, people who have front row seats for conflicts around the world, and citizens with a story to tell, happy or sad. For this first series, Af…

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Ohio River to Freedom: Ripley 27:31

5M ago27:31

27:31

Black Underground Railroad agents lived perilous lives. Because they could be killed or jailed for their work, they hid any and all evidence of their activities. So, today, historical records of their efforts are rare. Luckily, however, historians in the town of Ripley, Ohio have not only uncovered the stories of their local Black Underground Railr…

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BONUS: Preservation for the People w/ Dr. Kwesi Daniels 56:24

5M ago56:24

56:24

HAPPY PRESERVATION MONTH! To celebrate, we wanted to share with you a new podcast that we think you’ll love: Preservation for the People brought to you by The Black Art Conservators (BAC) and produced by Urbanist Media! In their first episode, Kayla Henry-Griffin and Nylah Byrd talk to Dr. Kwesi Daniels (Head of the Architecture Department at Tuske…

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BONUS: Justin Garrett Moore on Humanities in Place 1:21:12

7M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

EXCITING NEWS…Season 3 is coming soon! If you’re not subscribed to our podcast or our newsletter, please do so now! You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. That way, you’ll know immediately when a new episode drops. Today we have a high-energy conversation with Justin Garrett Moore, program director for the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities …

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BONUS: Moving at the Speed of Trust (w/ Zahra Ebrahim) 1:11:51

11M ago1:11:51

1:11:51

Housekeeping first! Please give to our GoFundMe Campaign – we need your help to earn $5,000 by December 31: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urbanistmedia We’re also up for an Anthem Community Voice Award! Vote for us (Sign in and click “Celebrate”) by December 21! Now our amazing guest: Zahra Ebrahim, the co-founder of Monumental, a social purpose busin…

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The transformation of a grantmaker: the Smallwood Trust 56:28

11M ago56:28

56:28

This episode covers the transformative journey of grantmaker, the Smallwood Trust. I speak to Paul Carbury (CEO) and Ambreen Shah (Trustee), as they shed light on the Trust’s metamorphosis over the past six and a half years. Expect insights into the trust’s evolution from implementing governance changes, to experimenting with funding models, to mod…

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Charity Leadership, Workforce Development and Building Effective Teams, with Rob Laycock 1:08:23

12M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Keywords: Charity Leadership, Workforce Development, Great Teams, Emotional Intelligence, Shared Purpose, Trust, Continuous Learning. In this episode, we learn about charity Leadership and workforce development with Rob Laycock, co-founder of Yes We Can Community CIC. Known for his expertise in supporting the voluntary sector in the Northeast, Rob …

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Deep dive on legacy fundraising with Richard Radcliffe 43:35

1y ago43:35

43:35

Keywords: Legacy Giving, Fundraising, Donors, Local Charities, Legacy Marketing, Impact Report, Gifts In Wills. Join us in this fascinating discussion with Richard Radcliffe, a legacy fundraising expert, who shares his wealth of knowledge on legacy giving. We talk about the power of legacies in fundraising and how it is becoming an increasingly sig…

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Moving from talk to action with Ngozi Lyn Cole 1:02:03

1y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Keywords: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Psychological Safety, Code of Respect, Intersectionality. In this podcast episode, I had an insightful discussion with consultant and coach Ngozi Lyn Cole about enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in organizations. We explored the critical elements that make an organisation more inclusive and diverse, …

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Harnessing creativity and innovation in charities with Lucy Gower 42:25

1y ago42:25

42:25

Episode keywords: Creativity, Innovation, Fundraising, Nonprofit, Charities, Fear, Long-Term Thinking, Acknowledging Failure, Psychological Safety, Nurturing People, Involving Audience, Problem-Solving, Learning from Failure. Episode description: Creativity in problem-solving and innovation in transforming these solutions into tangible results - si…

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BONUS: Rukaiyah Adams on Reimagining Community Wealth 1:29:43

1y ago1:29:43

1:29:43

Today, pod squad, you’re in for a treat: Rukaiyah Adams is one of our favorite, most inspiring people on the planet. Rukaiyah had a long, successful career in investment banking before she moved back home to Portland, Oregon and joined the board of the Albina Vision Trust, an organization dedicated to restoring the historic Black neighborhood of Al…

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Understanding Donor Needs and the Art of Individual Fundraising with Mark Phillips 1:04:49

1y ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Episode keywords: Fundraising, Donor Needs, Response Rates, ROI, Digital Fundraising, Personalised Donor Care, Donor Engagement, Effective Strategies, Cultivating Relationships, Small Charities. Episode description: In this episode, we welcome Mark Phillips, founder of Fundraising Agency BlueFrog, who shares his decades of experience working with l…

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Personal loss, charity start-up, mindset transformation, toxic perfectionism, learning from failure, creative potential and more with founder CEO Jennie Cashman Wilson 53:43

1y ago53:43

53:43

Keywords: Running a Charity, Start-up, Learning from Failure, Mindset Transformation, Money Mindset, Toxic Perfectionism, Succession Planning, Risk-Taking, Creative Potential. Description: Imagine turning personal loss into a legacy of hope, inspiration, and creativity. The incredible journey of Jennie Cashman Wilson, founder and CEO of the Abram W…

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Voice of the charity sector, Debra Allcock Tyler (on Purposely Podcast) 49:56

1y ago49:56

49:56

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Purposely Podcast: Established in 1988, DSC has been a trusted resource in the non-profit sector, providing vital research, high-quality training, and ongoing support to charity leaders and volunteers. In addition, DSC advocates on behalf of organisations facing tough challenges, from economic crises…

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Build a better network to grow partnerships, income and impact, with Oli Barrett MBE 44:49

1+ y ago44:49

44:49

Keywords: Charities, social enterprises, cross-sector partnerships, serial co-founder, networking, relationships. Description: Ever dreamt of striking an audacious partnership, but held back because you thought it was too bold? In this episode, we welcome Oli Barrett, a serial co-founder whose remarkable journey has seen him setting up impactful so…

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Social impact and innovation at Winning Scotland, with CEO Zahra Hedges 48:09

1+ y ago48:09

48:09

Keywords: Innovation, Programme Lifecycle, Impact Evaluation, Partnerships, Social Enterprise, Winning Scotland, Charity, Social Change, Board Champions. Description: Can you imagine crafting a future where children are not just surviving their circumstances but thriving in them? That's precisely what Zahra Hedges, the dynamic CEO of Winning Scotla…

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The state of charitable giving in the UK: Insights from the 2023 Giving Report 40:10

1+ y ago40:10

40:10

Keywords: Charitable Giving in the UK, Giving Behaviour, UK Giving Report 2023, Giving Trends, Philanthropy, Volunteering, Fundraising, Cost Of Living Crisis, Donations, Philanthropists, Charity Resilience. Description: Charities Aid Foundation’s UK Giving research is the largest study of giving behaviour in the UK, with survey responses from a rep…

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How can we grow giving at scale? A conversation with Howard Lake 33:30

1+ y ago33:30

33:30

Episode keywords: Fundraising, giving, philanthropy, grantmaking, fintech, AI. Episode description: Philanthropy is in desperate need of a revolution. With the advent of digital fundraising tools, many expected giving to grow exponentially, but this has not been the case. Instead, giving has plateaued over the past decade, leaving many charities st…

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Embracing joy and anti-racism in the charity sector: A conversation with Martha Awojobi 52:03

1+ y ago52:03

52:03

Discover the powerful intersection of charity work, anti-racism, and joyfulness as we engage in an eye-opening conversation with Martha Awojobi, founder of JMB Consulting and curator of BAME Online. Get ready to challenge your perspectives on anti-racism as we dive into the daily commitment required to dismantle racist systems and the necessary ste…

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Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: Marian Spencer 1:29

1+ y ago1:29

1:29

To celebrate Juneteenth, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast has partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU)⁠ to bring you Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: weekly, 90-second tributes to people and places important to Cincinnati’s African American history. Today, for our last short, we feature Marian Spencer, the civil rights activist and Cincinnati…

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Increase your charity’s income and impact with the help of our guests 0:57

1+ y ago0:57

0:57

Hello, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast from me Alex Blake, your podcast host. The aim of the podcast is to help you increase your charity’s income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in …

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Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: Union Baptist Cemetery 1:28

1+ y ago1:28

1:28

To celebrate Juneteenth, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast has partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU)⁠ to bring you Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: weekly, 90-second tributes to people and places important to Cincinnati’s African American history. Today, we’re highlighting Union Baptist Cemetery, one of Cincinnati’s oldest African American …

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First 100 days as Charity CEO with Anne Fry, CEO, Eating Distress North East 20:51

1+ y ago20:51

20:51

We're thrilled to have Anne Fry, CEO of Eating Distress Northeast, join us as she shares the experience of her first 100 days in a charity CEO role. Anne describes how she prepared for the role and what the priorities have been in the first few months. Anne shares the three questions she asked all staff and trustees; the support she has accessed an…

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Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: Sarah Fossett 1:29

1+ y ago1:29

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To celebrate Juneteenth, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast has partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU)⁠ to bring you Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: weekly, 90-second tributes to people and places important to Cincinnati’s African American history. Today, we’re highlighting Sarah Fossett, the hair stylist and Underground Railroad conductor w…

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Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: Intersectionality at the Cotton Club 1:29

1+ y ago1:29

1:29

To celebrate Juneteenth, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast has partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU)⁠ to bring you Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: weekly, 90-second tributes to people and places important to Cincinnati’s African American history. Today, we’re highlighting the Cotton Club in the West End’s Hotel Sterling. It was not only a …

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