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How The Oscars Have Failed Women
Today we are talking all about the world of cinema, and one of the oldest and biggest award ceremonies surrounding it all... The Academy Awards, nicknamed 'The Oscars' after the little statue they han
Vivian Maier: A Mysterious Nanny & Her Secret Street Photography
This week, Stauney dives into the mysterious story of Vivian Maier, a nanny who took tens of thousands of street photos throughout her life... and never showed anyone else a single picture.
Threads of Rebellion: How Fashion Shaped Feminism
Throughout history, fashion has been an integral part of the feminist movement. From Bloomers and Suffragette colors to Pussyhats, the way individuals have dressed has been a large declaration of thei
February Book: Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop
In February, we delved into "Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop" by Danyel Smith. It was such a beautiful read and really opened our eyes to the amazing contributions black wo
Valley Girl Vernacular, like The Way Women Talk
In this episode, we tackle the unfair discrimination against women's language patterns, such as up-talk, filler words, and vocal fry.
Florence Price: A Classical Composer & Her Hidden Symphony
Sadie introduces us to Florence Price, an accomplished African-American composer who persevered despite facing discrimination and limited opportunities in the early 20th century and became the first black woman to have a symphony performed by a major orch
Out of a Chick Flick Famine & Into a Rom-Com Renaissance
This week we delve into the rich history of women's pictures and explore the evolution of romantic comedies or "chick flicks". From their glory days when they ruled the box office with huge celebrity
Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley: Former Slave turned White House Seamstress
This week, Stauney introduces us to Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley. Born into slavery, Keckley dealt with the injustices of physical and sexual abuse, feeling the full brunt of the rampant racism in early U.
The Provincetown Players: The Early 'Stages' of Female Playwrights
This week, we're talking about the early origins of a community experimental theatre group called "The Provincetown Players" that produced some of America's best theatrical works and thrived in the G
The Provincetown Players: The Early 'Stages' of Female Playwrights
This week, we're talking about the early origins of a community experimental theatre group called "The Provincetown Players" that produced some of America's best theatrical works and thrived in the G