The Godmother
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In the 1930s, Lucky Luciano, one of American history’s most notorious mobsters, was finally taken down by a rookie prosecutor. Eunice Carter was one of the first Black Women ever to become a prosecutor in America. She operated from the heart of the Harlem Renaissance to navigate the corrupt world of downtown Manhattan politics, and a deeply racist and sexist pre-civil rights American society. But her pioneering role in what became known as the “trial of the century” has been forgotten by popular history. Hers is the story of a writer, social worker, mother, teacher, sister, socialite, political candidate, community organizer and unheralded pioneer. This eight part immersive podcast is hosted by poet and writer, Nichole Perkins. It tells the story of Eunice Carter: a bad-ass anti-hero unafraid to bend the rules in pursuit of ambition, justice and legacy.
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Interesting twist and details
Mar 31
The story of taking down Luciano isn’t unknown of course (and frankly mob history usually doesn’t interest me), but additional context like The Godmother’s indispensable role along with the supporting characters of this story like the sex workers that assisted the prosecution made it so much more intriguing. And of course this is the stuff you just don’t learn about, even in a college level US History course. Thanks for bringing this to light.
History erased?
Feb 6
I wonder if our podcaster bothered to read any history of the US growing up? What party was instrumental in getting the right to vote and achieve citizenship for blacks after the Civil War? If it wasn’t for this same party, LBJ couldn’t have passed ANY civil rights legislation in the 60s. That party was the GOP. Oh and that other party, Democrats, was busy preventing blacks from voting and going to college. But they did have time to hang quite a number from trees right up until the late 60s!
Interesting and Informative
Mar 20
This is a great podcast! I had never heard of Mrs. Carter prior to this podcast and I’m glad I stumbled upon it. I hope to hear more little known Black stories from this podcaster in the near future. Great work to the host and team!
Thank you for teaching me
Mar 10
Thank you for bringing this beautiful, intelligent, game changing Black woman to my attention. Wonderful podcast! Continue the great work.
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