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Investigating the historical contributions of women, Native Americans, African Americans, immigrants and members of the LGBTQ community.

Episode 47 Title IX 05/13/2022

Episode 47 Title IX In this episode I talk to Cara Tuttle Bell about the history and importance of Title IX. We learn about the contributions of Bernice Sandler, Rep Edith Green, Rep Patsy Mink, and Sen Birch Bayh in having Title IX passed 50 years ago and the impact that Title IX has had on women today. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/23097188

Episode 46 Intersectionality and Inclusion 04/18/2022

Episode 46 Intersectionality and Inclusion In this episode I talk with Lola Adeyemo about her work as a certified diversity, equity and inclusion professional. Lola will tell us about her immigration experience and the book that she is writing. We will also learn about intersectionality as a term coined by Professor Kimberle Crenshaw and written about by the late trailblazer, author and feminist, bell hooks. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/22821128

Episode 45 Enslavement at Mount Vernon- A Conversation with Dr. Jim Ambuske 02/21/2022

Episode 45 Enslavement at Mount Vernon- A Conversation with Dr. Jim Ambuske In this episode I talk with Dr. Jim Ambuske about his work on the podcast docuseries Intertwined: The Enslaved Community at George Washington's Mount Vernon. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/22197674

Episode 44 01/18/2022

Episode 44 On the federal holiday honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, I reflect on tragic events during the Civil Rights Movement, and how white Americans need to do more to reeducate themselves on their racial ignorance. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/21804725

Episode 43 11/21/2021

Episode 43 In this episode we learn the origin story of Thanksgiving and how it became a federal holiday. We discuss hurtful stereotypes and the common mistake of omitting the contributions of indigenous agricultural practices from the menu. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/21236381

Episode 42 11/03/2021

Episode 42 In this episode we learn about Nina Otero-Warren, Ann May Wong, Maya Angelou, Wilma Mankiller and Dr. Sally Ride who will all be featured on the new quarters that the US Mint will be putting out in 2022. These incredible women were pioneers that paved the way for others to follow. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/21032687

Episode 41 10/20/2021

Episode 41 In this episode we are joined by Haley Shapley, the author of Strong Like Her: A Celebration of Rule Breakers, History Makers, and Unstoppable Athletes to learn about our "Muscular Foremothers" such as Kathrine Switzer. We discuss the advancements for women in the 1970s as well as gender polarization and body expectations. Many female athletes are honored and highlighted in Ms. Shapley's book, and she discusses her interviews with them. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/20874617

Episode 40 10/07/2021

Episode 40 Could you have swam in the ocean in a wool skirt or lifted weights on the beach with male athletes? In this episode Haley Shapley, author of "Strong Like Her: A Celebration of Rule Breakers, History Makers, and Unstoppable Athletes" is back to tell us about the strength and courage of Annette Kellermann, Pudgy Stockton and Babe Didrickson. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/20735867

Episode 39 10/03/2021

Episode 39 In this episode I am joined by fellow historian, Scot Zellmer, to learn about the myths surrounding Christopher Columbus and the benefits to celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day in our community. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/20690264

Episode 38 10/02/2021

Episode 38 In this episode I'm joined by author and historian, Tegan Kehoe, who tells us about her upcoming book Exploring American Healthcare through 50 Historic Treasures. Listen to learn about the important contributions of Dr. Susan LaFlesche Picotte, Ing Hay and Pedro Jaramillo to medical care in the United States. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/20679887

Episode 37 09/20/2021

Episode 37 The inspiring and entertaining author, Haley Shapley, joins us in this episode to talk about women during the Victoria Era and the limitations that they overcame to achieve physical fitness. We love her book "Strong Like Her: A Celebration of Rule Breakers, History Makers, and Unstoppable Athletes", and we enjoyed listening to her talk about bicycles, pedestrianism and basketball. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/20541833

Episode 36 09/19/2021

Episode 36 In this powerful collaboration I am joined by Scot Zellmer who is related to members of the Rosebud Tribe in South Dakota. In this episode I share historical information while Scot offers a first hand account of the 2021 reinterment of nine children that died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in the 1880s. Boarding schools throughout the United States and Canada in the 19th and 20th centuries are a source of generation trauma that still impacts Native Americans today. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/20524259

Episode 35 08/24/2021

Episode 35 In this powerful episode we learn about the Vietnam War from the perspective of a refugee from South Vietnam, Dr. Julie Pham. We learn about the courage of a refugee and the push/pull factors that are often overlooked by our bias. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/20232221

Episode 34 08/11/2021

Episode 34 In this episode Scot Zellmer shares what he's learned from his research as well as his relationships with the community in the Rosebud Reservation. We talk about the difference between Counter-Narrative and Dominant Narrative in understanding the Dakota Conflict, the Trans-Continental Railroad and the history of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and their conflict with the Dakota Access Pipeline. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/20111210

Episode 33 07/23/2021

Episode 33 You might have heard about Jeff Bezos's space capsule that launched this week, but there is more to the story than a man's phallic space dreams. In this episode we will learn about the Mercury 13 that were denied participating in the NASA space program, including Wally Funk, Jerrie Cobb, Janey Hart and Jackie Cochran. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/19909088

Episode 32 07/08/2021

Episode 32 In this episode Kylin Camburn tells us about the Christopher Street Liberation Day Committee that organized the first pride parade in 1970 after the Stonewall Riots in June 1969. We also learn about Magnus Hirschfeld, Dr. Alan Heart, Marsha Johnson, and Tyra Hunter. Kylin gives us tips on how we can support transgender youth and tells us about the issues that transgender youth are facing in our country. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/19751576

Episode 32 07/08/2021

Episode 31 07/05/2021

Episode 31 There is a lot of misinformation out there about what Critical Race Theory is and is not. In this episode we will talk to several educators as well as give our own thoughts about what Critical Race Theory looks like in an educational setting. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/19709699

Episode 30 05/31/2021

Episode 30 In this informative and inspirational episode we talk with Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis about Juneteenth and Critical Race Theory. We learn how we can support Black/African American communities as they celebrate freedom from enslavement as well as reflect on centuries of knowledge and activism. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/19302653

Episode 29 05/29/2021

Episode 29 In this episode we present the finding of the 2021 State of Mental Health in America while learning about the history of mental health treatment and understanding of mental illness. Dorothea Dix, Nellie Bly and Clifford Beers are all featured in this episode. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/19286030

Episode 28 05/21/2021

Episode 28 In this episode we talk with our friend, Nikita, who arrived in the United States from Afghanistan alone at the age of 16. Nikita tells us about her struggles learning English and missing her family as well as how we can help our immigrant neighbors. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/19186094

Episode 27 05/08/2021

Episode 27 In this episode we discuss the importance of our environment by learning about the contributions of Anna Botsford Comstock, Kate Sessions, Rosalie Barrow Edge, Rachel Carson, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Margaret Thomas Murie, Dian Fossey and Jane Goodall. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/19032176

Episode 26 04/26/2021

Episode 26 In this episode we will learn how the WPA, which was a New Deal Program during the Great Depression, paid unemployed writers to interview the last remaining formerly enslaved people in the South. Their first-hand accounts of the institution of slavery are valuable to our understanding of the past in order to empathize with generational trauma. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/18871130

Episode 25 04/24/2021

Episode 25 In this episode we learn from our friend, colleague, and "local celebrity", Fatuma Hassan about the Muslim holiday Ramadan. Fatuma tells us how Ramadan is celebrated and some common misconceptions. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/18847181

Episode 24 04/15/2021

Episode 24 In this episode we talk about neo-Nazi activity in our community and how to be a Peace Actor to counteract dangerous speech. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/18743159

Episode 23 04/05/2021

Episode 23 Can you think of the name of a female inventor? In this episode we will learn about eight women that contributed to society through their ideas, products, boldness and determination. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/18613241

Episode 22 04/01/2021

Episode 22 In this episode we collaborate with Kylin Camburn to learn about topics such as how the Pride flag was designed, the color lavender, and artwork during the 1980s AIDS crisis. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/18574490

Episode 21 03/22/2021

Episode 21 In light of recent events, we decided to share with you some moments in American history that help create a narrative of Anti-Asian violence and racism in America. This is not a new issue, and it is important to know that. We also want to share with you a few things you can do to help. /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/18428846

Episode 20 03/17/2021

Episode 20 In this episode we discuss women that fought for workers right such as Clara Lemlich Shavelson, Ella May Wiggins, Mary "Mother" Harris Jones, Emma Tenayuca and Dolores Huerta. We also debate whether it's pronounced "pee-can" or "pee-con". Enjoy! /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/18370985

Episode 19 03/12/2021

Episode 19 In this episode we continue our conversation with Park Ranger Barb Sanders from Gettysburg National Military Park. We learn about women from the Civil War such as Hannah Johnson, Tillie Pierce, Elizabeth Thorn, Lydia Leister, Mag Palm and Phylinda Humiston. It turns out that the Civil War was about more than just white dudes running around with guns! /episode/index/show/inclusivehistory/id/18305579

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