Building the Panama Canal

Building the Panama Canal

So, in this week's episode, Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia dig into the building of the Panama Canal. We go beyond just the engineering marvel and the big political maneuvers. We also highlight the crucial, yet often overlooked, Black laborers who faced brutal conditions and played a key role in making the canal a reality. It's not the whole story but... It’s a powerful, forgotten part of the story.

Trail of Tears - Part II

In the second episode of How Did We Get Here? With LMF, Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia delve deeper into the forced removal of families of Cherokee and several other tribes known as the notorious Trail of Tears. They unpack the complex interplay of federal policies and broken treaties, and conclude with the resilience of a community.

Trail of Tears - Part I

In Part I of this episode, Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia delve into the Trail of Tears, one of the most tragic episodes in U.S. history. The hostesses outline the forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation (and other tribes) from their ancestral lands in the Southeast to present-day Oklahoma.

Jet Magazine - Beauty of the Week - Part II

We couldn't get all we had to say about Jet Beauty of the Week into one episode, so join us as we wrap up our discussion about the iconic, community-influencing magazine.

Jet Magazine - Beauty of the Week - Part 1

In this episode, we explore the trailblazing magazine, Jet, and its iconic segment, Jet Beauty of the Week. How did Jet help to inform the Black community? Especially during a time when Black viewpoints were hard to come by. We explore how the Jet Beauty of the Week was much more than a simple snapshot of a pretty Black woman. Lisa brings the audience into this world with a heartwarming introduction to her Aunty Carol, one of those beauties...