Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should.
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Bonus Episode: Patricia’s Abortion Story
Planned Parenthood is our partner to kick off important conversations about abortion stigma. In today’s bonus episode, we hear from Patricia from Maryland as they proudly share their abortion story.
episode 1: Peacebuilders: Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King (1927-2006) was an essential figure in the Civil Rights movement. She was often overshadowed by her husband’s status as the leader of the movement, but she was a lifelong activist in her own right, working to fight racism, violence and poverty.
episode 2: Peacebuilders: Alva Myrdal
Alva Myrdal (1902-1986) was most known for her groundbreaking work in negotiating for nuclear disarmament, but she also tried to build new ways for women to achieve equity in the economy.
episode 3: Peacebuilders: Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi (1945-present) waged a historic battle against her own imprisonment in a country she called home. But now, she faces accusations of genocide and other crimes.
episode 4: Peacebuilders: Dagmar Wilson
Dagmar Wilson (1916-2011) mobilized women across the world to take a stand against nuclear war. Her organizing was instrumental in getting the US and the Soviet Union to agree to a partial ban on atomic testing.
episode 5: Peacebuilders: Darlene Keju
Darlene Keju (1951-1996) fought against nuclear warfare, after learning that her own homeland had been secretly used as a testing site.
episode 6: Peacebuilders: Doria Shafik
Doria Shafik (1908-1975) was one of the most important feminists in the Arab world. But for years, her name was left out of the history books.
episode 7: Peacebuilders: Ethel Snowden
Ethel Snowden (1881-1951) was a suffragist and social reformer, with a self-made political philosophy that put feminism front and center.
episode 8: Peacebuilders: Luz Marina Bernal
Luz Marina Bernal (1960-present) organized mothers to confront a corrupt government. Her own experience fighting for justice inspired her human rights activism, and eventually led to real change.