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Mary Fields
Colonialism
Alice Allison Dunnigan
Josephine Baker
Ghana
Mary Edmonia Lewis
Reparations
Ellen Kuzwayo
Audre Lorde
French Colonialism
Sarah Baartman
Mbokomu
Afro-Peruvian Culture
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Sylvia Wynter
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"Women And Resistance" is a groundbreaking podcast celebrating the courage, resilience, and revolutionary spirit of women across the globe. Each episode hosted by Aya Fubara Eneli and Adesoji Iginla will uncover untold stories of resistance against systemic oppression—be it colonialism, racism, sexism, or economic disenfranchisement. Through deep conversations, historical narratives, and contempor... more

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Abducted as a teenager, held in conditions her own poetry calls slavery for a decade, and rescued by a cousin who crossed the Indian Ocean to find her. A century later, she was East Africa's most revered female Islamic scholar, and the reason Qur'an ... more

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This conversation delves into the life and legacy of Josephine Baker, exploring her journey from a challenging upbringing in St. Louis to becoming a cultural icon in France.

The discussion highlights her struggles with racism, her reinventions, and... more

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This episode features the inspiring story of Mary Fields, also known as Stagecoach Mary, an African American woman born enslaved who became a legendary mail carrier in Montana. She defied racial and gender barriers, showcasing resilience, loyalty, an... more

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She was a princess, a Cambridge-trained lawyer, the first Black woman on the pages of Harper's Bazaar, a foreign minister under one of Africa's most feared dictators — and she said NO when that dictator demanded she marry him. This week on Women and ... more

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This is a story about Black motherhood as resistance. About the legal limits of so-called “freedom.” About the Freedmen’s Bureau — what it promised, what it delivered, and where it catastrophically failed. And it’s about the unbroken thread that runs... more

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Mbokomu, the Ancestor Goddess of the Ngombe

What if the first woman on Earth wasn’t a passive creation — but a divine disruptor? What if she were sent down not because she was weak, but because she was too powerful to be contained?

This week on Wom... more

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🎙️ SEASON 4 REVIEW | Women & Resistance Podcast

They resisted empires, fought colonial armies, rebuilt broken communities, and wrote words that outlived every system that tried to erase them. 

In this special review episode, hosts Adesoji Iginla a... more

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What does it mean to resist when the whole world has decided your body is a spectacle? 

In this episode Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. and Adesoji Iginla sit with one of the most shattering stories in the long history of Black women’s resistance: the life o... more

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Josephine Baker
Iconic performer and historical figure who also served as an intelligence officer in the French Resistance
French Resistance
Episode: EP 5 Josephine Baker - The Black Pearl Who Refused to Bow | Women And Resistance
Mary Fields
Historical figure portrayed in the episode
Stagecoach Mary, mail carrier
Episode: EP 4 Mary Fields - Freedom Personified | Women And Resistance
Elizabeth of Toro
Princess of Toro, lawyer, diplomat, author of biographies including The Odyssey of an African Princess
Toro Kingdom (historical), author
Episode: EP 3 Elizabeth of Tooro - The Odyssey of a Princess | Women And Resistance
Monemia McKoy
Enslaved mother and matriarch of Millie and Christine McCoy
McCoy family history
Episode: EP 2 Monemia McKoy - A Mother's War | Women And Resistance
Millie McCoy
Conjoined twin and performer, later philanthropist
McCoy family history
Episode: EP 2 Monemia McKoy - A Mother's War | Women And Resistance
Christine McCoy
Conjoined twin and performer, sister to Millie
McCoy family history
Episode: EP 2 Monemia McKoy - A Mother's War | Women And Resistance
Sarah Baartman
Historical figure portrayed in interview
Khoi Khoi people (South Africa)
Episode: EP 12 Sarah Baartman - She Was Never Just a Body | Women And Resistance
Ellen Kuzwayo
Mama Soweto
Activist, author, parliamentarian
Episode: EP 11 Mama Soweto: Ellen Kuzwayo & Grammar of Resistance | Women And Resistance
Sarah Parker Remond
Abolitionist, lecturer, and physician who worked across the US and Europe
American Anti-Slavery Society; Ladies London Emancipation Society
Episode: EP 10 Sarah Parker Remond - Carried Freedom Across Oceans | Women And Resistance

Hosts

Aya Fubara Eneli
Host of Women And Resistance; co-host on the show
Adesoji Iginla
Host of Women And Resistance; co-host and interview guide

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Thank you

    Thank you for your labor and sharing the knowledge with those of us who have had these stories kept from us, by design, by accident, by hierarchy. These episodes are a breath of fresh air in a cloud of smog.

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    Compost-and-grow
    United States6 months ago
  • Billie Holiday

    This Women and Resistance podcast offers a deeply insightful exploration of the lives and legacies of influential women, including the legendary Billie Holiday. Through a historical lens, the episode sheds light on Holiday’s powerful role in resistance, particularly through her haunting song Strange Fruit, which became an anthem against racial violence. The discussion not only honors her musical genius but also highlights the immense struggles she faced—both personally and professionally—in a wo... more

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    United Kingdoma year ago

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Deep, respectful exploration of figures shaping resistance with well-researched context.
Thoughtful and empowering historical storytelling that centers Black women's leadership.
Consistently engaging hosts and insightful guests, with a powerful mix of history and culture.

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EP 4 Mary Fields - Freedom Personified | Women And Resistance
Q: What led you to pursue the mail carrier role, and how did you prove you could excel where others doubted you?
I demonstrated skill, endurance, and unyielding reliability, showing I could handle horses, weather, and terrain, and I was backed by trusted allies; I proved that commitment and competence open doors for others after me.
EP 4 Mary Fields - Freedom Personified | Women And Resistance
Q: Could you summarize your relationship with Mother Amadeus and how it shaped your choices on the frontier?
Her presence was a guiding force; we formed a unique, mutually supportive bond that allowed me to navigate discrimination and find ways to contribute meaningfully, even when the church and society tried to constrain me.
EP 11 Amy Jacques Garvey - Writing Pan Africanism I Women And Resistance 🌍
Q: Additionally, given her leadership during Marcus Garvey's imprisonment, what lessons can be drawn for building Pan-African frameworks today?
The key lesson is the importance of informed leadership, collaboration across diverse groups, and persistent writing and organizing to sustain a movement beyond the tenure or presence of any single leader.
EP 11 Amy Jacques Garvey - Writing Pan Africanism I Women And Resistance 🌍
Q: So the question would be, in light of these titans, how did society at that time look on the political label of Black women, led by, as you described them, one of the most charismatic Black figures?
The prevailing outlook was to relegate Black women to supportive, domestic roles, yet Garveyism theorized gender equality and Black women's leadership, though pushback from patriarchy often persisted.
EP 3 Elizabeth of Tooro - The Odyssey of a Princess | Women And Resistance
Q: What helped you survive the ordeals under Idi Amin and remain a force for Uganda?
Elizabeth recounts her strategic moves as a roving ambassador and minister, the UN speech, the role of international allies like Kenyatta, and her decision to fight libel and reclaim dignity through legal action and public advocacy.

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A history- and storytelling-driven show features in-depth conversations with Black women and African diaspora figures who resisted oppression across eras, from colonial rule to modern social justice movements. Episodes blend dramatized interviews, biographical history, and cultural analysis to illuminate leadership, memory, and sovereignty, often weaving in themes of feminism, reparations, and intergenerational mentorship. Notable strengths include the lyrical, mythic framing of figures, rigorous historical context, and a format that balances narrative intimacy with scholarly insight, making complex histories accessible and personally resonant for listeners who seek both inspiration and actionable takeaways.

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Recent guests on Women And Resistance include:

1. Josephine Baker
2. Mary Fields
3. Elizabeth of Toro
4. Monemia McKoy
5. Millie McCoy
6. Christine McCoy
7. Sarah Baartman
8. Ellen Kuzwayo

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