Ladies of the Blues

Toph Beifong is a fan favorite character from the award winning shows Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. First introduced as a twelve-year-old blind earthbender, her character was initially designed very differently. In this classic, we dig into her history and w ... Show More

The 2024 animated film Inside Out 2 tackled topics of puberty, anxiety and mental health. From SMNTY headquarters, Anney and Samantha unbox their emotions about friendships, changes, and the benefits of emotional balance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

For many these days, adulting doesn't necessarily translate to feeling like an adult. Anney and Samantha chat about why that is, and the pros and cons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Female blues singers from the 1920s, including: Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Eva Taylor, Mamie Smith, Ethyl Waters, Lucille Bogan, Alberta Hunter and Mary Johnson. Songs include: West End Blues, Careless Love, He's Your Dog, But He's Wearing My Collar, Bring It With You, Payroll Blue ... Show More

<p>Hester delves into the lives of the Iconic Black Lesbian and Bisexual Women who helped lay the foundation for Blues Music!</p> <p>Emma chats about how Victorian Doctors in the 19th Century thought bikes would turn women into lesbians. (Yes, you heard that right 😳)</p> <p><br> ... Show More

So much of today’s music takes inspiration from the Blues, but where did Blues music itself come from?Kate is joined by Lamont Jack Pearley - applied folklorist, ethnographer and historian of African American traditional music - who takes us through the history of Blues music, fr ... Show More

A socio-conscious tribute to the strength &amp; beauty of the Black Woman. 

The ladies talk about the legends in radio that influenced them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

One of the very first union strikes in US history was mounted by a group of African American women in the deep South. Listen in and learn all about this little known slice of history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Black women are largely responsible for electing America’s next president. They have been one of the Democratic party’s most reliable voting blocs for a long time. Why? Don talks with LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, about how their votes were earned in the 2020 ... Show More

<span>The ladies celebrate Black History Month by sharing the stories of two Black women who made history, E. Kitch Childs and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. They also share the stories of Black listeners from our community. Digressions include the war crime of uncut jahhhms, the beauty ... Show More

<p>Female jazz musicians speaking out about sexism and harassment in the improvised music world. While jazz singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday are iconic figures, female instrumentalists and composers have struggled to get the recognition they deserve. Kim Chakanetsa ... Show More