A Word: Freedom Fight Like a Woman

March is Women’s History Month, and for centuries, the roles of
Black women in key moments of American history have been
diminished. One book that takes a unique approach to exploring
their stories is Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave
Revolts. The book combines historical narrative with illustrations
depicting African and African American women rising up against
their enslavers, often at the cost of their own lives. On today’s
episode of A Word, host Jason Johnson is joined by Wake’s author,
attorney and educator Rebecca Hall. They discuss the leading role
many Black women played in slave uprisings, and the complicated
politics that have kept their stories hidden for so long. 
Guest: Rebecca Hall, author of Wake: The Hidden History of
Women-Led Slave Revolts Podcast production by Kristie
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