20 episodes

A podcast project from students in the Women's Studies elective at Abbott Lawrence Academy in Lawrence, MA. We aren't professional podcasters, but we sure are trying!

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A podcast project from students in the Women's Studies elective at Abbott Lawrence Academy in Lawrence, MA. We aren't professional podcasters, but we sure are trying!

    3.9: Marsha P. Johnson

    3.9: Marsha P. Johnson

    Join Mia as she teaches us all about the OTHER leader of the Stonewall Rebellion, Miss Marsha "Pay It No Mind" Johnson! Later in the episode, we discuss Gen Z and queerness, "rainbow capitalism," and the plight of being female-bodied in 2023.



    TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault, gun violence. This episode was recorded during the "Don't Say Gay" bill controversy in June 2022. Some conversations may be sensitive. Listener discretion is advised and warmly encouraged!

    • 53 min
    3.8: Sylvia Rivera

    3.8: Sylvia Rivera

    Join Alyah for this episode about Sylvia Rivera, a transgender activist and absolute QUEEN who helped spearhead the Stonewall Riots.



    TRIGGER WARNING: r*pe, assault, violence

    • 20 min
    3.7: Comfort Women

    3.7: Comfort Women

    Join Mo on this episode as they tell us all about the courageous Comfort Women of World War II. Later in the episode, we pivot to a discussion about the Asian experience in America in the 21st-Century.

    TRIGGER WARNING: r*pe, assault, abuse, harassment, kidnapping of minors, sex, death, drugs, suicide. This episode is HEAVY. Listener discretion is advised and warmly encouraged.

    • 1 hr 30 min
    3.6: Claudette Colvin

    3.6: Claudette Colvin

    Join Carmen as she teaches us about Claudette Colvin, the actual first Black woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus in Alabama. Yup, you heard that right!

    The episode ends with a lengthy discussion about racism and gun control in the US. This episode was recording shortly after the devastating Uvalde mass shooting on May 24, 2022. We encourage listener discretion if needed.



    TRIGGER WARNING: sex, r*pe, guns.

    • 50 min
    3.5: Mamie Till-Mobley

    3.5: Mamie Till-Mobley

    Join Angie on this episode as she teaches us about the resilient Mamie Till-Mobley, a passionate woman who was a prime example of the lengths mothers will go to for the love of their children.



    CONTENT WARNING: racism, brutality, domestic violence.

    • 53 min
    3.4: Recy Taylor

    3.4: Recy Taylor

    Saralee takes to the mic to teach us about the fiercely brave Recy Taylor.



    TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault.

    • 27 min

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