When trailblazing reporter Ethel Payne died, The Washington Post eulogized that had Payne "not been black, she certainly would have been one of the most recognized journalists in American society.” Cristen and Caroline uncover the history and significance of black newspapers in the U.S. and the incredible legacy of one its brightest stars in this classic epi ... Show More
Aug 29
Spoiled Saturday: Obsession
SMNTY really wishes you'd enjoy this episode about the movie Obsession, but only of your own freewill, no One Wish Willow required. Anney and Samantha break into the themes of autonomy, male loneliness and insecurity and inverted horror tropes.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2021
SYMHC Classics: Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Revisiting our 2016 episode on black Canadian-American Mary Ann Shadd Cary, who became the first woman in North America to publish and edit a newspaper. She advocated against slavery, for better lives for free black people, and for women's rights. Learn more about your ad-choices ... Show More
36m 25s
Jul 2019
How we're honoring people overlooked by history | Amy Padnani
Since its founding in 1851, the "New York Times" has published thousands of obituaries -- for heads of state, famous celebrities, even the inventor of the sock puppet. But only a small percentage of them chronicle the lives of women and people of color. In this insightful talk, " ... Show More
11m 2s