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WomanicaMaritime Madams: Mary Becker GreeneMary Becker Greene (1867-1949) was a steamboat pilot and captain who began her career in the late 1800s. A pilot for over 50 years, she was the only licensed female steamboat captain on the Ohio River. Along with her husband Gordon C. Greene, she also co-owned Greene Line Steamers, one of the most important steamboat companies of its time. She passed away at age 80, onboard the Delta Queen, the Greene Line’s most famous passenger ship. For Further Reading: Mary B. Greene: The Ohio River’s Leading Lady (Part 1) and (Part 2) Captain Mary Becker Greene Mary Greene took c...2025-07-2107 min
WomanicaWord Weavers: Sylvia WrightSylvia Wright (c. 1916-1981) was a writer and humorist who coined the term “Mondegreen,” a noun used to describe the result of mishearing a word for another word or phrase. During her career she was an editor for “Harper’s Bazaar,” and published several works of her own. For Further Reading: A Shark-Infested Rice Pudding, by Sylvia Wright (1969) The Death of Lady Mondegreen Sylvia Wright, a Writer And Harpers Ex-Editor Lady Mondegreen, Ann Warren, and Sylvia Wright This month, we’re talking about Word Weavers — people who coined terms, popularized words, and even created entirely new languages...2025-05-0204 minWomanicaConvenient: Hattie CarthanHattie Carthan (1900-1984) was a community activist and environmentalist from Brooklyn, New York. She led efforts to preserve trees, revitalize public parks, and improve her Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, most notably saving a Southern magnolia tree. She received a distinguished service medal from the city and was elected to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's governing committee. For Further Reading: A Magnolia Grows in Brooklyn With Help From the 'Tree Lady' "Hattie Carthan, 83, Proponent of Trees in Brooklyn, Is Dead" Hattie Carthan How radical gardeners took back New York City An African American Tree Activist Lived in Brooklyn "Bed-Stuy Children...2025-04-1707 minWomanicaArchitects: Deborah MoodyDeborah Moody (1586-1659) moved to the New World after facing religious persecution in England. She played a major role in founding the colony Gravesend on occupied native lands. Gravesend was based on religious freedom and implemented a street grid system over a century before it was commonplace throughout New York City. For Further Reading: The Lady of Gravesend Lady Deborah Moody, A Dangerous Woman, Comes to New England The First New York City Street Grid Was Laid Out in Gravesend, Brooklyn in 1645 The Twelve Men and Director Kieft’s Indian War Native American and Indigenous Peoples Res...2025-03-1205 minWomanicaRenaissance Women: Rose McClendonRose McClendon (1884–1936) was a trailblazing African-American actress and director who rose to prominence on Broadway during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 30s. Rose became known for her powerful performances in plays like the Pulitzer Prize-winning play In Abraham's Bosom and Langston Hughes’ Mulatto. Rose co-founded the Negro People's Theatre, contributed to the Federal Theatre Project, and championed opportunities for Black performers. For Further Reading: Black Past: Rose McClendon Rose McClendon scrapbooks Broadway Photographs: Rose McClendon First lady of the Black stage, Rose McClendon This Black History Month, we’re talking about Renaissance Women. As part...2025-02-1405 minWomanicaRenaissance Women: Ida ForsyneIda Forsyne (1883-1983) was an African-American vaudeville dancer, known for her unique take on the famous Cakewalk dance. As a self-taught performer from the southside of Chicago, Ida appeared in various shows worldwide and toured her solo act across Europe. Eventually, audiences in the U.S. would come to outgrow her dance style, but Ida continued to stand by her craft and perform on her own terms into her 60s. For Further Reading: Another Forgotten Lady — Ida Forsyne Ida Forsyne Remembers When Talent Helped in Show Business "Ida Forsyne" in Vaudeville Old and New: An Encyclopedia of...2025-02-1106 minWomanicaDivas: Luisa CasatiLuisa Casati (1881-1957) was an Italian socialite, muse, and eccentric fashion icon. Whether it was her costumes made from peacock feathers or extravagant parties involving live snakes, her unconventional attire and expensive taste pushed the boundaries of both art and fashion. For Further Reading: The Divine Marquise The extraordinary life of the 1920s Lady Gaga Luisa Casati (1881-1957) An Ode to the Singular Marchesa Luisa Casati This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many angles, whether describing women pejoratively... or with admiration. History cl...2025-01-2907 minWomanicaDivas: Emma HamiltonEmma Hamilton (c. 1765 –1815) was an English model, maid, and dancer. She was the mistress of a series of wealthy men. She was the muse of painter George Romney and featured in more than 70 of his paintings. She had a very public affair with a war hero, Lord Horatio Nelson, that scandalized British high society. For Further Reading: Emma Hamilton: Seduction & Celebrity The love story of local-born Horatio Nelson & Emma Hamilton EMMA HAMILTON: Artist’s Muse The Attitudes of Lady Hamilton Lady Emma Hamilton This month, we're...2025-01-2006 minWomanicaDivas: Mildred BaileyMildred Bailey (c.1900-1951) was a Native American jazz singer during the 1930s, known as "The Queen of Swing", "The Rockin' Chair Lady", and "Mrs. Swing.” She was a major pioneer of the “swing” style of singing that became synonymous with jazz vocals. For Further Reading: Weather Bird: Jazz at the Dawn of its Second Century Mildred Bailey: Queen of Swing Indigenous Pop: Native American Music from Jazz to Hip Hop “Mrs. Swing” Rocks the House – The Story of Mildred Bailey This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, exami...2025-01-1506 minWomanicaGo-Getters: Rose O’NeillRose O’Neill (1874-1944) was an American cartoonist, illustrator, artist, and writer. She rose to fame for her creation of the popular comic strip characters, Kewpies, in 1909. At one point, she was the highest paid female illustrator in America. She was an influential voice in the suffrage movement, and used her art and platform to advocate for women’s right to vote. For Further Reading: Rose O’Neil Rose O’Neill: Artist, Activist, and Queen of Kewpies Who Knew? ‘Kewpie Lady’ Had Quite a Colorful Life Rose Cecil O’Neill SAAM ...2024-12-1005 minWomanicaWomen of Controversy: Juana BarrazaJuana Barraza (1957 - present) is a Mexican amateur wrestler turned serial killer, known as "La Mataviejitas" ("The Old Lady Killer"). She was convicted of murdering elderly women in Mexico City between the late 1990s and 2006. Barraza was arrested in 2006 and sentenced to 759 years in prison for her crimes. For Further Reading: Juana Barraza Was A Pro Wrestler By Day – And A Serial Killer By Night Shocking story of Mexico’s first serial killer—a female wannabe wrestler Little Old Lady Killer handed 759 years in a Mexican prison This month we're talking about women who found themse...2024-11-1506 minWomanicaScream Queens: Milicent PatrickMilicent Patrick (c.1915-1998) was an actress and special effects artist who created the iconic “Gill-man” from the classic film Creature of the Black Lagoon. Though her credits on many movies were lost due to being blacklisted, her effect on Universal Studios’ monster lineup is indelible. For Further Reading: The Lady From the Black Lagoon The Fantastic Mystery of Millicent Patrick Famous Monsters of Filmland Science Fiction Monsters – Who Invents Them? A Girl! October is the perfect time to delve into all things spooky. So this month, we're talking about the women who give us goosebump...2024-10-3007 min
Bethany Community ChurchWhat's Your Love Look Like This week Pastor Nate is joined by First Lady Brittany Yates for a special message about love languages titled "What's You Love Look Like?" 2022-03-2050 min