What Was She Doing?
What Was She Doing
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Telling the stories oft forgotten of women in history and the impact they left.
Hosted by historian and educator, Terra Vetter and the insatiably curious Grace Rouhani.
Produced by Alison Carroll
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Recent Episodes
S2E6 Daisy Bates Organizes the Desegregation of Central High School
Today's story is about Daisy Bates. A journalist, activist, and community leader who refused to let a racist governor halt the education of black youth in America. Hosted on Acast. See…
S1E5 Elizabeth Key Wields Law to Prove Her Freedom
Today we learn the heartbreaking story of Elizabeth Key, a woman who was never enslaved but spent her whole life fighting for her freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1E4 Sarah Edelson Sparks The Kosher Meat Riots
In this episode we learn about the Jewish women of the lower east side of Manhattan in the late 1800's. The direct impact a decision in Chicago has on their daily lives and how Sarah Edelson leads…
S1E3 Margaret Mother Finch Wields A Club in The Battle of Homestead
In this episode Terra recounts the life of Margaret Mother Finch and her ongoing fight against the for-hire union busters that are the Pinkertons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
S1E2 Kate Claxton Saves Hundreds in the Brooklyn Theater Fire
DISCLAIMER: This first conversation was recorded before an audio setup was acquired. Please know that if you like this podcast we already have plans to re-record Kate Claxton's story.Inspired by a…
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What Was She Doing? has published 5 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Documentary, Education.
What Was She Doing? is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 45m.
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