Showing results for "Trailblazers" in History

Dorothy Butler Gilliam, whose 50-year-career as a journalist put her in the forefront of the fight for social justice, offers a comprehensive view of racial relations and the media in the U.S. Most civil rights victories are achieved behind the scenes, and this riveting, beautifully written...

"A dauntingly ambitious, obsessively researched" (Los Angeles Times) global history of music that reveals how songs have shifted societies and sparked revolutions. Histories of music overwhelmingly suppress stories of the outsiders and rebels who created musical revolutions and instead celebrate...

In this first biography of Edmund Gerald Brown Jr. in more than 30 years, Chuck McFadden explores the unique persona of one of the most idiosyncratic politicians in California history. The son of California political royalty who forged his own political style against the tumultuous backdrop of a huge, balkanized state - and shoved to and fro by complex currents - Jerry Brown pursued visionary impulses as well as his grandiose ambitions.

The North, Middle, and South Forks of the Flathead River drain some of the wildest country in Montana, including Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. In Rangers, Trappers, and Trailblazers, John Fraley recounts the true adventures of people who earned their living among the mountains and along the cold, clear rivers in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Join Thuto Radebe as he delves into the legal profession to have conversations with Black South Africans who have made extraordinary contributions to their county.

At Newcomers to Trailblazers Podcast, we are more than just a podcast. We are a vibrant community that aims to inspire and support new immigrants in their pursuit of success. We understand that the journey of immigration can be daunting and filled with uncertainties. That's why we bring you these awe-inspiring stories every 15 days, so you can learn from the experiences of those who have walked the path before you. Through our podcast episodes, we delve deep into the lives of our guests, uncovering the fears they conquered, the strategies that propelled them forward, and the resilience that ...

The groundbreaking journeys of psychiatric mental health nurses are featured in this podcast brought to you by the Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association. Follow these outstanding behavioral health nurses in their quest to meet the urgent and unmet needs of underserved communities across America. Funding for this podcast was made possible (in part) by Grant# 1H79SM090074-01 from SAMHSA. The views expressed by the speakers and host do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services nor does mention of trade names, commercial ...

Americans love sports. We are fanatics who dress in team colors, root, root, root for the home team, and live and die with the success and failure of our favorite athlete. But if we take the time to look beneath the surface and beyond the simple factual question of who won and who lost, we are also presented with some of the most fascinating stories from our nation’s past. In this new podcast series Professor Matt Andrews goes beyond telling entertaining tales of races won, touchdowns scored, players rounding the bases, and highlights the historical significance of sports in the United ...

The Trailblazer series brings incredible stories of Christians from the past to young readers today. In this gripping and astonishing account by Derek Bingham, you'll discover how God used William Wilberforce to make a lasting impact—and how you, too, can follow God with courage and determination.

Even among iconic frontiersmen like John C. Fremont, Kit Carson, and Jedediah Smith, Jim Bridger stands out. A mountain man of the American West, straddling the fur trade era and the age of exploration, he lived the life legends are made of. Here, in a biography that finally gives this outsize character his due, Jerry Enzler takes this frontiersman's full measure for the first time—and tells a story that would do Jim Bridger proud.

The Parachute Regiment is Britain's elite airborne infantry. On the 80th anniversary of their first crucial campaign, in Operation Torch in North Africa, historian and broadcaster Mark Urban combines perspectives from German and British sources to tell the gripping stories of the men who had the resilience, fitness and self-reliance to be "Red Devils"—the name they were given by their German enemies.

A fun and feminist look at forgotten women in science, technology, and beyond, from the bestselling author of THE FANGIRL'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY You may think you know women’s history pretty well. But have you ever heard of. . . · Alice Ball, the chemist who developed an effective...

From the bestselling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls, the untold story of the women of Walt Disney Studios, who shaped the iconic films that have enthralled generations.​ From Snow White to Moana, from Pinocchio to Frozen, the animated films of Walt Disney Studios have moved and entertained...

DNA: The Trailblazers of Hip Hop - a deep dive into the creative gene pool of Hip Hop's new leaders. Created by Breaking Atoms, each episode explores the artistic lineage of several present-day pioneers of Hip Hop. From influences to subject matter to character traits, DNA unpacks the journeys of the future legends shaping Hip Hop culture and contributing to its evolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the leaders and history makers that helped forge the way for the State of Israel to come into existence. Never before released audio programs! Throughout the 1970's Dr. Samuel J. Citron took it upon himself to interview leading authorities on special topics in contemporary Jewish...