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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Dec 2022
Who, When, Wow!: Mystery Edition Sneak Peek
<p>Join Carly Q (host Carly Ciarrocchi) on adventures through space and time as she uncovers history's greatest mysteries. Listen to the first episode of Who, When, Wow Mystery Edition next Wednesday, December 28th, and tune in for the new season with episodes every Wednesday sta ... Show More
4m 40s
Feb 2023
A Missing Masterpiece (2/8/23)
<p>In 1953, the world's most famous dog, Masterpiece, disappeared without a trace. It's up to Carly Q at The Bureau of Universal Time Travel and Historical Exploration Department (also known as B.U.T.T.H.E.D), to travel back in time to 1950's New York City to see if she can find ... Show More
24m 3s
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
Aug 2024
Exploring the World with Pelumi Nubi: First Black Woman to Solo Travel from London to Lagos
<p>Welcome to another thrilling episode of The Alpha Talks Show!</p><br><p>Today, Seif El Hakim - The Alpha, is joined by an extraordinary guest, Pelumi Nubi, who has broken boundaries and set records with her inspiring journey. Pelumi is a solo traveler, content creator, and a p ... Show More
53m 29s
Aug 2018
SYMHC Classics: Bessie Coleman, Daredevil Aviatrix
Today revisits an episode from Sarah and Deblina about Bessie Coleman, who dreamed of becoming a pilot. Because she was a black woman, no American flight schools would admit her. Despite the obstacles, Bessie managed to become the first African-American woman in the world to earn ... Show More
26m 33s
Feb 2022
WeWow Day 1: Let's Meet Entrepreneur, Madam CJ Walker
Mindy and Guy Raz are back on the road in the Wowmobile! Today they're listening to an episode of one of their favorite podcasts, "Who, When Wow!" In this episode, join Mindy and Guy Raz as they learn about the amazing Madam CJ Walker who WOWed the world with her for hair care pr ... Show More
12m 58s
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
Feb 2022
WeWow Day 2: Let's Meet Entrepreneur, Madam CJ Walker
Mindy and Guy Raz are back on the road in the Wowmobile! Today they're finishing up an episode of one of their favorite podcasts, "Who, When Wow!" Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they learn about the amazing Madam CJ Walker who WOWed the world with her hair care products for Black wome ... Show More
16m 20s