Herstory Shelby Stockton

Starp on your patent leather because today, we're talking about tap dancers. Shelby discusses Ludie Jones, a dancer who was part of the Harlem Renaissance movement. Amy educates us on Jeni LeGon, one of the first African-American women to establish a solo career in tap dance.

Is it weird to make smut specifically for soldiers? Perhaps. But they were some pretty and talented ladies, so let's get into it. Amy discusses the ultimate pin-up of all time, Betty Grable. You've seen her iconic picture, even if you have no idea who she is. Shelby discusses a lesser-known lady, Cleo Moore, who acted in some pretty epic B movies.

Today, Shelby and Amy tackle the world of handiwork. First, they share a household handy task in which they are proficient. (Amy's is quite impressive.) Next, Amy covers the Ladies Bridge - the Waterloo Bridge, built mostly by women during WWII. Shelby talks about Lillian Baumbach, the first woman to acquire a Master Plumber's license in 1951. 

Shelby is alone again, and she has chosen to utilize this time to discuss The American Plan: America's Forgotten Mass Imprisonment of Women Believed to be Sexually Immoral. Yup, it was a REAL thing. Google it - but listen to this episode first!

For the first time in Herstory herstory, we're doing a sequel with Girl Crushes! Amy discusses the fiery red-headed actress Rebecca Wisocky. Shelby continues her obsession with one of the stars of The Other Two, Heléne Yorke.

Shelby sits down with Radio and TV Host, Capri Cafaro, to discuss her diverse and eclectic life. She has truly done it all, from public service, to radio, to TV, and beyond! Her new travel and history series, America the Bountiful, is currently on Public TV nationwide - check your local listings.