Historical Women!
episode #1
DR. MAE JEMISON
Today’s Historical Woman: Dr. Mae Jemison! American Engineer, Physician, NASA Astronaut, and the first African-American Woman and Woman of Color in the world to go into space.
In this episode we explore the power of determination, and uncover how one brilliant woman forged her own path despite a lifetime of barriers.
For more information on Dr. Mae Jemison check out some resources below!
“FIND WHERE THE WIND GOES” Autobiography: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/find-where-the-wind-goes-by-mae-jemison/
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MARGARET "MOLLY" TOBIN BROWN
Today’s Historical Woman:
The "Unsinkable" Margaret Molly Brown
American Philanthropist & Socialite.
Today’s episode is about using the privileges you have to help those who need it the most!
For more information on Margaret Brown check out the resource below!
MARGARET BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM: https://mollybrown.org/about-molly-brown/
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MARIA
TALLCHIEF
Today’s Historical Woman:
Maria Tallchief
American Ballerina, “Star Dancer” for the New York City Ballet & America’s first
Prima Ballerina.
On today’s episode we examine the courage it takes to “stand-out”, when it’s much easier,
and safer, to “fit in”.
For more information on Maria Tallchief check out the resource below!
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM:
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/maria-tallchief
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NELLIE
BLY
episode #4
Today’s Historical Woman:
Nellie Bly
American Journalist, Business Woman
& Inventor.
On today’s episode we follow a woman who used the strength of her talents to overcome a series of difficult disappointments.
For more information on Nellie Bly check out the resource below!
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM:
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/nellie-bly
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XUN
GUAN
Today’s Historical Woman:
Xun Guan
Teenage Warrior Leader.
On today's episode one young woman learns what it takes to be a leader.
For more information on Xun Guan check out the resource below!
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xun_Guan
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MARY
SHELLEY
episode #6
Today’s Historical Woman:
Mary Shelley
English Novelist
& Author of "Frankenstein."
Today's episode offer a friendly warning:
Never judge a book by its cover.
For more information on Mary Shelley
check out the resource below!
THE BRITISH LIBRARY:
https://www.bl.uk/people/mary-shelley
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episode #7
VICTORIA
WOODHULL
Today’s Historical Woman:
Victoria Woodhull
American Stockbroker, Publisher & the first Woman to run for President.
For more information on Victoria Woodhull
check out the resource below!
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME:
https://www.womenofthehall.org/inductee/victoria-woodhull/
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SHIRLEY
CHISHOLM
Today’s Historical Woman:
Shirley Chisholm
Teacher, First Black Woman Congresswoman & First to run for President of the United States of America.
For more information on Shirley Chisholm
check out the resource below!
NAT GEO KIDS
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/african-american-heroes/shirley-chisholm/
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Dialect Coaching by Durra Leung
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CAPTAIN
ANNIE G.
FOX
Today’s Historical Woman:
Captain Annie G. Fox
Officer in the US Army Nurse Corps
& First Woman to receive the
Purple Heart for Combat
NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM
https://www.womenshistory.org/articles/bravery-army-nurse-annie-g-fox-pearl-harbor
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AIR MARSHAL
PADMA
BANDOPADHYAY
Today’s Historical Woman:
Air Marshal
Padma Bandopadhyay
First Woman Air Marshal in the Indian Air Force and the first to conduct scientific research in the North Pole.
DECCAN CHRONICLE
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sunday-chronicle/cover-story/010420/woman-of-many-heights.html
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BERTHA
BENZ
episode #11
Today’s Historical Woman:
Bertha Benz
The first person in history to drive an automobile over a long distance.
MERCEDES-BENZ.COM
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KHLOE
THOMPSON
Today’s Historical Woman:
Khloe Thompson
An international philanthropist on a
mission to end homelessness.
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KHLOE KARES:
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episode #13
FRIDA
KAHLO
Today’s Historical Woman:
Frida Kahlo
Celebrated Mexican Artist
& Feminist.
BRITANNICA KIDS
https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Frida-Kahlo/400121
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CHELSEA
PHAIRE
Today’s Historical Woman:
Chelsea Phaire
An Arts Activist seeking to empower kids through visual art.
FOR INFORMATION ON
CHELSEA PHAIRE:
https://www.chelseascharity.com/
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SAMMIE
VANCE
episode #15
Today’s Historical Woman:
Sammie Vance
An organizer looking to eliminate loneliness through friendship and recycling.
FOR INFORMATION ON
SAMMIE VANCE:
https://sammiesbuddybenchproject.com/sammies-thoughts
MARIA
POSTIGLIONE
episode #16
Today’s Historical Woman:
Maria Grace Postiglione,
a Youth Activist promoting safe driving awareness and discouraging distracted driving.
FOR INFORMATION ON
MARIA POSTIGLIONE:
https://www.instagram.com/mariagracepostiglione/?hl=en