Meet Bessie Stringfield, the first African-American woman to travel across America solo! Join Rebecca Sheir as we strap in and hit the roads with Bessie, learning how she trailblazed her way to WOW the world! Want activities and more based on this episode? Visit whowhenwow.com.
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Oct 2021
Who, When, Wow! - Shirley Chisholm
Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they listen to the first episode of Who, When, Wow! Today, we meet Shirley Chisholm WHO brought her leadership skills and fighting spirit to Washington D.C. as the first elected Black Congresswoman of the United States. As a Congresswoman, Shirley contin ... Show More
30m 41s
Oct 2024
Bessie Stringfield, Motorcycle Queen of Miami
<p>In the 1930s and 1940s, a young Black woman named Bessie Stringfield decided she’d strike out on her own and hit the road – and ended up crisscrossing the United States eight times, and becoming the first Black woman to ride a motorcycle through each of the lower 48 states. If ... Show More
13m 12s
Dec 2021
Life Imprisoned
With the dramatic trials finally behind them, Melissa and her sister, Renee, are ready to move on with their lives. Unfortunately, it’s an uphill battle. Rodney Lincoln fights to stay alive in prison while his daughter, Kay, takes matters into her own hands. She launches her own ... Show More
48m 36s
Feb 2025
The Moth Podcast: Growing Up
On this episode, in honor of Black History Month, we’ll be showcasing three stories from Black storytellers, all on the universal theme of growing up. This episode was hosted by Suzanne Rust. Storytellers: Whitney Mcguire comes to terms with her buddhism. Aubrianna Piton cleans u ... Show More
35m 38s