Best Hattie Mcdaniel Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrating Life, Art & Travel in The Art of Traveling Strangers by Zoe Disigny 32:09

1h ago32:09

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Join me as I chat with Zoe Disigny, author of The Art of Traveling Strangers, listed in the Visual Arts category on Art In Fiction. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dYPEJThuFqk Inspiration for The Art of Traveling Strangers, based on an experience Zoe had while hosting art tours of Europe in the 1980s. How her background as an art histor…

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Dance, Fashion, and Long-lost Twins in What Disappears by Barbara Quick 38:31

16d ago38:31

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Join me as I chat with Barbara Quick, author of Vivaldi's Virgins and What Disappears, both listed in the Visual Arts category on Art In Fiction. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nYq1nLL4xv4 Inspiration for What Disappears going back several decades to when Barbara was just 22 years old. Revisiting old work after it's "ripened." The role…

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Exploring Bogotá and Art with Linda Moore, Author of Five Days in Bogotá 38:08

1M ago38:08

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Join me as I chat with Linda Moore, author of Attribution and Five Days in Bogotá, both listed in the Visual Arts category on Art In Fiction. View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X33FE57ZDk4 How Linda's background as the owner of an art gallery and her experience at an art fair in Colombia in the 1990s helped inspire her to write Five Days i…

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Ella Fitzgerald & Marilyn Monroe in Can't We Be Friends by Denny S. Bryce & Eliza Knight 46:57

3M ago46:57

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Listen in as I chat with Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight, co-authors of Can't We Be Friends: A Novel of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe listed in the Music category on Art In Fiction. View the Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83F2k2cCnR8&t=1s How Denny & Eliza decided to write their novel about Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe…

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Maria Callas, Genius and Fame in Diva by Daisy Goodwin 25:13

3M ago25:13

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Join me as I chat with Daisy Goodwin, author of Diva listed in the Music category on Art In Fiction. View the Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dYCDxSyXwAU Highlights include: Why Daisy chose to write a novel about Maria Callas, the great opera singer The nature of the female genius What's a Diva? Writing about a real person -- getting into their …

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Speakeasies, Crime & Redemption in The Orchid Hour by Nancy Bilyeau 39:13

4M ago39:13

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Join me as I chat with Nancy Bilyeau, author of several arts-inspired novels on Art In Fiction, including The Orchid Hour about a speakeasy in 1923 Jazz Age New York and listed in the Theater category on Art In Fiction. View the Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CvIYJYb-PfQ Highlights include: Why Nancy set her latest novel in Prohibition-era New …

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Hollywood Royalty - The Story of Hattie McDaniel in ReShonda Tate's The Queen of Sugar Hill 21:56

5M ago21:56

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Listen in as I chat with ReShonda Tate, the best-selling author of dozens of novels including The Queen of Sugar Hill, ReShonda's first historical novel. It's listed in the Film category on Art In Fiction. View the Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aIofW073t_U Highlights include: Why write a novel about Hattie McDaniel, famous for playing Mammy in…

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High Fashion and Intrigue in The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard by Natasha Lester 39:34

5M ago39:34

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Natasha Lester, the New York Times best-selling author of nine novels. joins me on the Art In Fiction Podcast to chat about her latest novel, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, listed in the Textile Arts category. NEW on The Art In Fiction Podcast: Watch my interview on YouTube! Highlights include: Summary of The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard -…

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Early Silent Film in The Courtesan's Daughter by Susanne Dunlap 28:18

5M ago28:18

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Listen in as I chat with Susanne Dunlap, author of more than a dozen historical novels for adults and teens. Susanne joins me on the Art In Fiction Podcast to discuss one of her newest novels, The Courtesan's Daughter, listed in the Film category on Art In Fiction. NEW on The Art In Fiction Podcast: Watch my interview on YouTube! Highlights include…

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The Written Word in WWII in the Novels of Madeline Martin 33:46

10M ago33:46

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Listen in as I chat with Madeline Martin, the New York Times bestselling author of novels set in World War II along with dozens of romance novels. Madeline joins me on the Art In Fiction Podcast to discuss her three novels listed in the Literature category on Art In Fiction: The Last Bookshop in London, The Librarian Spy and her newest novel, The K…

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Women's Work and Women's Words in the Novels of Pip Williams 55:29

11M ago55:29

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In this episode, I'm chatting with Pip Williams, author of two novels featured in the Literature category on Art In Fiction: The Dictionary of Lost Words andThe Bookbinder. Highlights include: The Oxford English Dictionary and Oxford University Press as inspiration for both novels. Finding treasure in the archives of Oxford University Press. Inspir…

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Artists, Show Girls and Women Who Know Their Own Minds in the Novels of Nicola Harrison 38:50

12M ago38:50

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In this episode, I'm chatting with Nicola Harrision, author of two novels featured on Art In Fiction: Laguna Beach in the Visual Arts category and The Show Girl in the Theater category. Highlights include: Origins of Laguna Beach as the story of a woman who had been a Rosie the Riveter in WWII only to be thanked and sent on her way at the end of th…

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Jazz Age Paris and Depression Era Moonshine in the novels of Liza Nash Taylor 33:08

1y ago33:08

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I'm chatting with Liza Nash Taylor, author of Etiquette for Runaways and In All Good Faith. Highlights include: Origins of Etiquette for Runaways (Hint: don't text and talk!) Moll Flanders as inspiration for the main character May Marshall Finding Easter Eggs to inspire plot What happens when a fully formed character pops into your head and just wo…

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We Need More Mary Wollstonecraft with Samantha Silva 50:54

1y ago50:54

50:54

Join me as I chat with Samantha Silva, author of Love and Fury and Mr. Dickens and His Carol. Highlights: Origins of Love and Fury Why Mary Wollstonecraft--her life, her writing, and her ongoing contribution as the "first feminist" Structuring Love and Fury - the use of ten plot points Sense and sensibility in Love and Fury Mary Wollstonecraft's lo…

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Loving the Brontës feat. Finola Austin, author of Brontë's Mistress 37:56

1y ago37:56

37:56

Join me as I chat with Finola Austin, author of the award-winning debut novel Brontë's Mistress. Highlights: Origins of Brontë's Mistress Investigating Lydia Robinson, rumored to have had an affair with Branwell Brontë, the n'er-do-well brother of the famous Brontë sisters Inspiration from Mrs. Gaskell's biography of Charlotte Brontë Contrast betwe…

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Historical Riches feat. Lauren Belfer, author of And After the Fire 50:02

2+ y ago50:02

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Join me as I chat with Lauren Belfer, author of several riveting historical novels including And After the Fire and A Fierce Radiance. Highlights: Genesis of And After the Fire Learning about the music of Johann Sebastian Bach Salons of 19th-century Berlin and Fanny Mendelsohn Role of Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, son of Johann Sebastian Bach in the nov…

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In Celebration of Two Literary Giants feat. Lynn Cullen, author of Mrs. Poe 33:40

2+ y ago33:40

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Join me as I chat with Lynn Cullen, author of several novels including Mrs. Poe and Twain's End. Highlights: Genesis of Twain's End Shocking truths about Mark Twain Hal Holbrook, Mark Twain, and Isabelle Lyon How would we label Mark Twain in this age of psychological profiling? Francis Osgood and her relationship with Edgar Allen Poe in Mrs. Poe Po…

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Art for Art's Sake feat. B. A. Shapiro, author of The Art Forger 44:28

3y ago44:28

44:28

Join me as I chat with B. A. Shapiro, the New York Times bestselling author of three fabulous novels featuring visual art: The Art Forger, The Muralist, and The Collector's Apprentice. Highlights: The attraction of art, particularly late-19th and early-20th-century art, as a subject for novels Genesis of The Collector's Apprentice Writing the "bad …

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39 - Happy Birthday, Bias Bender! 24:23

3y ago24:23

24:23

It's been one year of Bias Bender! Can you believe it? I'm still pinching myself... Join me as we reflect on the hopes and dreams of the past year of Bias Bender. I can't thank you enough for listening along with me this past year. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://michellejli.com/) Original music by Adam Westerman…

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38 - MacNolia Cox and The National Spelling Bee 14:47

3y ago14:47

14:47

Hi everyone! I'm back! Yay! This week's episode is about MacNolia Cox and her spelling bee career. I so enjoyed getting to learn more about her story and giving her the honor she earned early on in her life. I hope you enjoy listening! I'd love to hear what you think of this episode. Please feel free to reach out to the podcast email at biasbender@…

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Sensation Explosion feat. Alka Joshi, author of The Henna Artist 50:37

3y ago50:37

50:37

Join me as I chat with bestselling novelist Alka Joshi, author of two novels listed on Art In Fiction: The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, both set in India in the 1950s and 1960s. Highlights: Overview of The Henna Artist (Decorative Arts) Inspiration for The Henna Artist Women and independence India in the 1950s and India today Resou…

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Exploring Women in Art feat. Erika Gaffney, creator of the Art Herstory Website 34:02

3y ago34:02

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Join me as I chat with Erika Gaffney, the creator of the ArtHerstory website at www.artherstory.net. Highlights: The genesis of the Art Herstory website Developments in celebrating women artists from the Renaissance and Baroque eras Why has the work of female artists not been in the public eye until quite recently? Erika's background as an Acquisit…

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37 - Hattie McDaniel and Playing the Role 22:36

3y ago22:36

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This week we are talking about Hattie McDaniel and her famous, complicated acting career. If you have any thoughts about this episode or the podcast in general, I'm all ears. You can reach me at the podcast email, biasbender@gmail.com, or on instagram or facebook, which are both @biasbender. I'm always curious to hear what your thoughts are! Please…

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36 - Eliza Ann Gardner And Knowing What's Right 15:14

3y ago15:14

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This week we are chatting about what it means to retell history. In doing so, we'll cover the story of Eliza Ann Gardner, a community leader and activist from Boston! I would love to know what you think about this week's episode. Please feel free to reach out via the podcast email, biasbender@gmail.com, or through instagram and facebook which are b…

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Digging Deep in the 17th Century feat. Deborah Swift, author of Entertaining Mr Pepys 50:15

3y ago50:15

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Join me as I chat with Deborah Swift, author of four novels listed on Art In Fiction, including The Lady's Slipper and the Women of Pepys' Diaries Series, all set in England in the 17th century. Highlights: Genesis of The Lady's Slipper (Visual Arts) Why the novel is set following the English Civil War Orchids in The Lady's Slipper Reading from The…

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35 - Naquasia Pollard and Her Journey from Incarceration to Mentorship 28:36

3y ago28:36

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Welcome to a very special episode of Bias Bender! This episode was created in partnership with Broadway Advocacy Coalition (https://www.bwayadvocacycoalition.org/) as a part of my Artivism Fellowship with them! We are joined by Naquasia Pollard, an activist and mentor who was previously incarcerated for 15 years to talk about her experiences. This …

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Still Raising Eyebrows after 150 Years feat. Lilianne Milgrom, author of L'Origine 41:43

3y ago41:43

41:43

Join me as I chat with Lilianne Milgrom, author of L’Origine, an intriguing novel about the creation and history of L’Origine du Monde by Gustave Courbet, one of the world’s most provocative paintings. Highlights: Find out why Courbet's L'Origine du Monde is still raising eyebrows after 150 years The effect of the painting on Lilianne Gustave Courb…

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34 - Christia Adair and Securing Our Vote 19:14

3y ago19:14

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This week we are talking about the life and work of Christia Adair. She was a powerhouse who is responsible for a lot of progress, including securing a particular, very important part of our election system. Her story is not one to miss! Voting Resources: https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page https://www.vote.org/ Cover art by Michelle Li. (https://mic…

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3: Rosie the Riveter: American Goddess 31:30

3y ago31:30

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I’m recording this in May of 2021, and we’re in the middle of recovering from a pandemic that has exposed the tenuous position of American women at work. Over the past year, Women have left the workforce in far greater numbers than men. And women with racialized identities have been impacted the most. We Can Do It! — the sentiment attributed to Ros…

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33 - Dale Garnes and All The Goodness A Mom Can Give ft. My Mom! 33:39

3y ago33:39

33:39

Hi everyone! This week we are taking the time to chat with my mom, Dale Garnes! Buckle up for some good wholesome fun as we chat about what motherhood has meant to her, and how her career fits into all the wonderful things she does. If you enjoy this episode, please let me know! You can reach out via the podcast email which is biasbender@gmail.com,…

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Take Me Back to Paris feat. Alex George, author of The Paris Hours 45:05

3y ago45:05

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Meet Alex George, author of The Paris Hours, a tour de force of a novel told over the course of one day in 1927 about four ordinary people whose stories are as extraordinary as the glorious city they inhabit. Highlights: The genesis of The Paris Hours --Marcel Proust and his maid How is a writer like a magpie? Paris in the 1920s--incorporating the …

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32 - Oseola McCarty and Paying It Forward 14:41

3y ago14:41

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This week we are talking about the incredible Oseola McCarty! If you are enjoying this podcast, please let me know! You can reach out via the podcast email which is biasbender@gmail.com, or you can find the podcast on instagram and facebook @biasbender. And if you'd really like to support the podcast, feel free to rate, review, subscribe, follow, a…

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31 - Marie Van Brittan Brown and Feeling Safe 13:58

3y ago13:58

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I'm back with another episode! This week we are talking about what it means to feel safe, and what measures we go to to create the bubble of safety. The story we are focusing on is the story of Marie Van Brittan Brown and her security based invention. I'm so excited to be back and sharing new episodes with you again. If you ever want to get in cont…

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Who Is Sofonisba and Why Was She Awesome feat. Donna DiGiuseppe, author of Lady in Ermine 40:38

3y ago40:38

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Meet Donna DiGiuseppe, author of Lady in Ermine, a stunning biographical novel about Renaissance painter Sofonisba Anguissola. Highlights: Lady in Ermine is "a vivid portrait of a talented woman who defied the conventions of her times." Find out why! Who is Sofonisba Anguissola and why is she in the news lately? Discover why Giorgio Vasari, who wro…

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The Play's the Thing feat. C. C. Humphreys, author of Shakespeare's Rebel 36:27

3+ y ago36:27

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In Episode 23, meet C. C. Humphreys, bestselling author of several novels listed on Art In Fiction, including Shakespeare's Rebel, Chasing the Wind, and Vlad: The Last Confession. Highlights: What is an adventure writer of historical fiction? The genesis of Shakespeare's Rebel: "Hamlet and swords" Challenges of depicting real people such as Shakesp…

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30 - Grace Lee Boggs and Showing Up For Each Other ft. Michelle Li 46:23

3+ y ago46:23

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This week we are talking about the life and work of Dr. Grace Lee Boggs. She was an Asian American woman who really put in the work for not only her Asian community, but also for her local Black community. We are also joined by Michelle Li, the wonderful artist who designed our cover art, to chat about her experience navigating her relationship to …

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Books, Glorious Books feat. Charlie Lovett, author of Escaping Dreamland 45:50

3+ y ago45:50

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Welcome to The Art In Fiction Podcast! Meet Charlie Lovett, bestselling author of 5 novels listed on Art In Fiction, including his most recent, Escaping Dreamland. Highlights: What is a bibliophile and why do they interest Charlie so much? Genesis of Escaping Dreamland - what's with those children's series novels? Who really wrote the children's se…

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29 - Jackie "Moms" Mabley and Laughing At It All 17:54

3+ y ago17:54

17:54

This week's episode is about the hilarious Jackie "Moms" Mabley! We're talking about her comedic career, the "chiltin's circuit," and much more! If you ever want to reach out to the podcast you can do so by sending an email to biasbender@gmail.com, or by sending a DM to the Bias Bender instagram or Facebook page (@biasbender). If you are enjoying t…

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28 - Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister and Passing the Teaching Baton ft. Kiara Butler 32:34

3+ y ago32:34

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This week we are talking about the life of Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister, the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Education in the US. We are also joined by the soon to be Dr. Kiara Butler, the CEO of Diversity talks, to chat about her student-led organization. Here's where you can find Kiara and Diversity Talks: instagram: @diversitytalks & @reallyfema…

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27 - Eliza Carpenter and Taking Life By the Reins 12:10

3+ y ago12:10

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This week's episode is about Eliza Carpenter and her life out in the wild west! Here's where you can reach out with any and all thoughts about the podcast: Email: biasbender@gmail.com Instagram: @biasbender Facebook: facebook.com/biasbender If you want to support the podcast, please feel free to rate, review, and send the link to your favorite epis…

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2: Hattie McDaniel: Hollywood Icon 48:41

3+ y ago48:41

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You’re listening to a series about the cultural legacies of three very complicated women: Carry Nation, Hattie McDaniel, and Rosie the Riveter. Each made history — and they still exert influence today. Join us as we touch on Black American migration, Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood, the 1991 film Daughters of the Dust, and (of course) Gone with the Wind. S…

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26 - Shirley Prendergast and Illuminating Mentorship ft. Jasmine Lesane 36:15

3+ y ago36:15

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This week we are joined by the lovely Jasmine Lesane to talk about all things lighting design and to honor the story of Shirley Prendergast, a truly game changing lighting designer! Here's where you can find Jasmine! https://www.jasminelesane.com/ instagram: @jasminelesane In this episode I mention the movie The River Niger. If you'd like to watch …

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25 - Ida B. Wells-Barnett and the Formation of the NAACP 16:10

3+ y ago16:10

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This week we are talking about the incredible Ida B. Wells-Barnett and her historic journalistic work. Today marks 112 years of the NAACP, and since Ida was involved in the formation, now seemed like a great time to chat about her life and work! As always, please let me know what you think of this episode. You can reach out via email at biasbender@…

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24 - Bridget "Biddy" Mason and Building Opportunity 15:40

3+ y ago15:40

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This week's episode is about Bridget "Biddy" Mason, a real estate entrepreneur, nurse, and midwife! As always, I'd love to hear what you think about this episode. Please feel free to email the podcast at biasbender@gmail.com, or reach out via the podcast facebook or instagram pages (@biasbender). And if you're really enjoying what you hear and you …

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23 - Thyra J. Edwards and Caring For Others ft. Brittney Cobb 35:13

3+ y ago35:13

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This week I am so thrilled so share the story of Thyra J. Edwards, a social worker who took her advocacy work across the globe. We are also joined by Brittney Cobb, a licensed clinical social worker who is working hard to break down mental health stigmas in her own community. You can find Brittney at her awesome instagram @ablacktherapist or throug…

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1: The Notorious: Carry Nation 44:55

3+ y ago44:55

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Welcome to Feminist Foremothers, a mama.film podcast hosted by Emily Christensen. You’re listening to a series about the cultural legacies of complicated women who belong to history — but still exert influence in surprising ways. In episode one, we dive in with the notorious Carry Nation. If you’re not from Kansas, you probably haven’t heard of her…

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22 - Charlotta Bass and Her Presidential Pursuits 18:29

3+ y ago18:29

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This week was a big week. Let's talk about it and also shed light on the story of Charlotta Bass and her historic political career. If you are enjoying this podcast, please feel free to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend or two or three! You can always let me know what you think via email (biasbender@gmail.com) or through social media on ins…

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21 - Coretta Scott King and All The Things I Should Have Known By Now 16:25

3+ y ago16:25

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This week we are talking about the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King. As Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up, I thought it was definitely time I learn more about Coretta and her own dedication to equality. If you enjoy this or any episode of Bias Bender, please feel free to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! I'm also always happy to…

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Five Writing Tips from Art In Fiction Authors 16:19

3+ y ago16:19

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Welcome to the Art In Fiction Podcast! In this episode, I've compiled advice from nine of the authors interviewed in Season 1 of the podcast. You'll learn five smart tips from Syrie James, Barbara Linn Probst, Maggie Humm, Stephanie Storey, Jeanne Mackin, Stephanie Cowell, Helaine Mario, Barbara Quick, and Patricia Morrisroe. Highlights: Tip #1: Wr…

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20 - Zelda Wynn Valdes and Traffic Stopping Fashion ft. Olivia Anthony 26:57

3+ y ago26:57

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This week we are talking about the life and career of a woman who created so many iconic looks. Her name is Zelda Wynn Valdes, and I think you're going to want to know about all the cool things she did to make Black women feel their best! We are also joined by the lovely Olivia Anthony (@liv4olivia)! She is a fashion designer and CEO of her very ow…

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