Mary Ann Shadd

Our Untold Past Podcast by Bethany Morin, Ella Halliday, Chloe Zou and Alishba Yasir

Episode notes

Join us on a journey through time as we uncover the untold story of Mary Ann Shadd, a historical icon whose story deserves a voice. Born into a family that cherished freedom and learning. We explore her early years in Wilmington, Delaware, and later on Pennsylvania, which set her on a path of advocacy and enlightenment.

In this episode, discover how Mary Ann Shadd and her family faced continued segregation and discrimination, making her more dedicated to the cause of uplifting all Black Americans. Tune in to learn about the significant events that changed lives of many, including laws that banned Black children from going to school to a newspaper of important recognition that was left unrecognized.

Let’s discover what a life of a Black woman, who juggled roles as a journalist, publisher, teacher, and a lawyer had to face. This story i ... 

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