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Olivia and Raven are black, blind women, passionate about shedding light on issues regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Get political and personal with them as they share their perspectives on living at the intersection of disabled, black, and women in the US.
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Jun 21, 2023
Jun 21, 2023
22 min
Raven unpacks her thoughts on what is appreciated about racism and its legacy in the US, as well as the ways it impacts the identities of Black people and US citizens.
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Jun 16, 2023
Jun 16, 2023
37 min
Olivia and Raven discuss the meaning of heritage, why it matters to them, and why heritage can be valuable for everyone. They share their thoughts on claims that cherishing the past isn’t important, the issue with only focusing on the the past’s problems, and ways in which the past can be a source of hope for present-day struggles.
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Jun 13, 2023
Jun 13, 2023
6 min
Raven highlights the talent, success, and brilliance of this artist, known for centering themes of identity, violence, and historical narratives in her work.
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Celebrating Black History: Kara Walker
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Apr 5, 2023
Apr 5, 2023
2 min
Raven talks about the innovation of this nurse, known for inventing the home security system.
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MARIE VAN BRITTAN BROWN (1922-1999)
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Apr 1, 2023
Apr 1, 2023
57 min
Olivia and Raven get personal and technical surrounding what it means to be a woman, diving into inclusive and conservative definitions of woman, and unpacking what womanhood means to them.
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17 Women Share What Womanhood Means to Them
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The Sociology of Gender Performances
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Episodes Referenced:
Disability, Beauty, and Appearances Part1
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Disability, Beauty, and Appearances Part2
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Mar 27, 2023
Mar 27, 2023
4 min
Olivia highlights the struggles and successes of this Omaha medical doctor, and legal and health advocate, who was the first Native woman to earn a medical degree.
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Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Changing the Face of Medicine
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Mar 22, 2023
Mar 22, 2023
5 min
Raven shares the accomplishments and advocacy of this Tlingit civil rights activist, who fought for equality for Alaska Natives, and whose efforts contributed to the passage of the United States' first anti-discrimination bill.
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Elizabeth Peratrovich, Civil and Voting Rights Activist
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Celebrating the Life of an Important Civil Rights Activist
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Music Credit: Thanks to Kevin MacLeod over at incompetech.com!
Mar 13, 2023
Mar 13, 2023
5 min
Olivia honors this Wyandot lawyer, known most for her advocacy and protests to protect Indian burial lands from being desecrated and sold as real estate.
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10 Native Women You Should Have Learned About in History Class
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Mar 8, 2023
Mar 8, 2023
5 min
Raven honors the herstory of this Dakota civil rights activist, writer, and musician, remembered for her contributions to the women’s Suffrage movement, and activism which led to the passage of the the Indian Citizenship Act.
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Zitkála-Šá ("Red Bird"/Gertrude Simmons Bonnin)
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Mar 1, 2023
Mar 1, 2023
44 min
Olivia and Raven share the differing perspectives on Black advancement, held by intellectuals Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois. They discuss the conflicting views between the two, and what they personally find pleasing and problematic with the philosophies expressed by both leaders.
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Episodes Referenced:
Black Pride and the Pan-African Movement
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The Resistance In Our Blood: Challenging Segregated Buses Didn’t Start With Rosa Parks
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