In today’s episode Jay and D delve into the history of women-led slave revolts, true stories shrouded in the shadows of the past.

Historians like Dr. Rebecca Hall have meticulously unearthed evidence revealing that women were not just passive victims of oppression. They provided fierce resistance, leading rebellions against their oppressors in a bid for freedom.

Guardian Interview with Dr. Rebecca Hall https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/16/secret-history-the-warrior-women-who-fought-their-enslavers

Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Database https://www.slavevoyages.org/voyage/database

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Amidst the turmoil of the War of 1812, there exist stories often left untold. Enslaved African Americans seized a chance for freedom amidst the chaos of conflict, their narratives a powerful yet often overlooked aspect during this time.

Join Jay and D as they take a look at what this event meant for African Americans and their struggle for freedom.

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Jay and D talk about aspects of the remarkable life and legacy of Bayard Rustin as seen in the Movie Rustin.

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