History: The Shequel

Earwolf & Erin Gibson

Erin Gibson is joined each week by a cool teen to discuss a slice of herstory time ignored. From the forgotten first female astronaut trainees to abandoned Apache warriors to deserted pirates, we’ll femsplain yesteryear because y’all, the future is female and so was the past so come broaden your knowledge with us.

  1. Ida B. Wells

    05/18/2020

    Ida B. Wells

    Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Former school teacher turned Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist, Ida B. Wells, exposes the violence against black Americans in the post Civil War South! Born to shine a light on the truth in America, physical and verbal threats couldn’t shut Ida up, or stop her commitment to chronicling the experience of African-Americans during this violent time in America’s past. This is History: The Shequel hosted by Erin and Mina. https://www.poynter.org/reporting-editing/2020/pulitzers-honor-ida-b-wells-an-early-pioneer-of-investigative-journalism-and-civil-rights-icon/

    45 min
  2. Ida Lupino

    05/11/2020

    Ida Lupino

    Lights, camera, action! This week's subject wasn't just in front of the camera, she was the first major female behind it too! From London to Hollywood, this Paramount Player used down time on set to learn how to break through the glass lens of directors! Ida Lupino is the original multi-hyphenate. This is History: The Shequel, hosted by Erin and Mercy.

    40 min
  3. Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler

    05/04/2020

    Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler

    This country has a disease and there's only one cure for it - America's first black female doctor. Fighting racism and sexism with a stethoscope and a tongue depressor, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler healed her way into trailblazer status on this week's History: The Shequel, hosted by Erin and Ciara.

    30 min
  4. Claude Cahun

    04/27/2020

    Claude Cahun

    Meet Claude Cahun, a prisoner of the binary culture of early 20th century France, this gender non-conforming photographer emerged from her culture a hero to queer art and a fighter of fascism. Forgotten among the names of talented surrealists no more.

    36 min
  5. March Fong Eu

    04/20/2020

    March Fong Eu

    You’ve never met an Aries like March Fong Eu! This hard working straight A student defied everyone’s racist obstacles to become the first Asian American woman nominated to office. She fought for reproductive rights, gender equality, against anti-Asian sentiments and is the reason California enjoys mail in ballots. Ever had to put a dime in a toilet to pee? Well, you can thank March for that. In the words of her political campaign, March Fong Makes Me Happy and she’ll make you happy in this week’s History: The Shequel. Hosted by Erin and Georgia.

    35 min
  6. Octavia Butler

    04/13/2020

    Octavia Butler

    Bullies, race, social class, rejection, nothing could stop the remarkable ascent of the first black science fiction writer, Octavia Butler, from transforming herself from a shy, awkward introvert to shy, awkward award winning author. All that and more about this groundbreaking talent in this week’s History: The Shequel. Hosted by Erin and Mercy.

    35 min
  7. Leah Chase

    04/06/2020

    Leah Chase

    What are you hungry for? An evening dismantling racism or a gumbo that sticks to your ribs? Well, at Dooky Chase’s you get both, baby doll! Get your belly ready for a heaping bowl full of Civil Rights Maven and Queen of Creole Cuisine - Leah Chase. This is History: The Shequal hosted by Erin, Tinairy and Hoku.

    41 min
  8. Jerrie Cobb

    03/30/2020

    Jerrie Cobb

    America can't have nice things, including female astronauts in the first space program. We tried, when 13 women tested for outer space exploration, but the men in charge were whiny baby men who couldn't handle how well the female candidates did and canceled the program. Learn all about Jerrie Cobb, who should have been the first woman in space, in this week's History: The Shequel hosted by Erin and Selina.

    45 min
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Erin Gibson is joined each week by a cool teen to discuss a slice of herstory time ignored. From the forgotten first female astronaut trainees to abandoned Apache warriors to deserted pirates, we’ll femsplain yesteryear because y’all, the future is female and so was the past so come broaden your knowledge with us.

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