It’s about time we amplified the stories of Black women who are pioneers in the music industry. In this episode, Jill, Laiya, and Aja highlight some of these iconic artists and entrepreneurs – from Cathy Hughes to Valerie Simpson to Ma Rainey.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Queer Cultural Center

The film Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Any play by August Wilson

Millie Jackson, Labelle, Cathy Hughes, Valerie Simpson