One of the preeminent writers of 19th century African-American life, the story of Zora Neale Hurston is shared by academic and poet Tonya Matthews. Zora Neale Hurston was an American novelist, short story writer, folklorist, and anthropologist, but best known for her 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. This podcast is a syndication of The #HerStory Podcast, which tells […]
Katherine Kane, Director of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, tells the story of one of histories most revered figures, Queen Elizabeth I. Elizabeth I was Queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. This podcast is a syndication of The #HerStory Podcast, which tells the stories of 50 historical women, not through names and dates of textbooks, but through […]
She saved more Jewish lives than Oscar Shindler during WWII but her story has been lost until recently. Activist and author, Holly Kearl shares the incredible story of Polish nurse, humanitarian and social worker, Irena Sendler, who served in the Polish Underground in German-occupied Warsaw during World War II, This podcast is a syndication of The #HerStory Podcast, which tells the stories of 50 historical […]
Museum professional Tamara Hemmerlein shares the life and times of 17th century Spanish-Mexican scholar and poet of the Baroque school, and Hieronymite nun of New Spain, known in her lifetime as "The Tenth Muse," Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz. This podcast is a syndication of The #HerStory Podcast, which tells the stories of 50 historical women, not through names and dates of textbooks, but through […]
Happy Election Day, one of the most fantastic days of the year. Though technically August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, Election Day each and every year is the day we have the best opportunity to celebrate the passage of the 19th amendment, the Woman Suffrage Movement Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This year though it […]
by Kathy Caprino, cross-posted with permission from Forbes Part of the [Forbes] series “Women, Leadership and Vision” In my 18-year corporate career culminating in my role as a Vice President, I personally experienced every managerial and leadership behavior you can think of, from the most evolved and progressive, to the most archaic, backward, and damaging. […]
Singer, business woman, and Feminist icon, Patsy Cline’s remarkable but short-lived life is shared by fellow singer and songwriter, Audrey Auld. Patsy is considered to be one of the most influential, successful and acclaimed vocalists of the 20th century who helped pave the way for women as headline performers in the genre. In 1999, she was voted number 11 […]
Dina Bailey, historian and museum professional, shares the turbulent and inspiring life of Southern abolitionist, and activist Ida B. Wells. Wells was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909, a journalist, newspaper editor, suffragist, sociologist, feminist, Georgist, and an early leader in the Civil Rights Movement. This podcast is a syndication of The #HerStory Podcast, which tells the […]
It's officially October and if your kids are anything like mine they are buzzing about what they’re going to be for Halloween. I try to be open with my kids and let them be who they want to be, despite how I may feel about the costume (and as long as it's appropriate) . Which […]
The great-great-great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens, Lucinda Hawksley shares the story of Katey Perugini, her ancestor and artist daughter of Charles Dickens. This podcast is a syndication of The #HerStory Podcast, which tells the stories of 50 historical women, not through names and dates of textbooks, but through the voices of contemporary women. Hear elected officials, […]
