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

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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:<a href="https://queerculturalcenter.org/">Queer Cultural Cente</a>rThe film Ma Rainey's Black BottomAny play by<a href="http://www.august-wilson-theatre.com/plays.php"> August Wilson</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millie_Jackson">Millie Jackso</a>n,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labelle"> Labell</a>e,<a href="http://cathyhughes.com/about/"> Cathy Hughe</a>s,<a href="http://www.valeriesimpson.net/"> Valerie Simpso</a>n Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Jill Scott, Laiya St.Clair, and Aja Graydon-Dantzler are music and entertainment icons, but they’re also experts in the art of no-holds-barred conversations. Jill Scott Presents: J.ill the Podcast is like chilling with that friend who says what everyone wants to say but is too afraid to – times three. Expect unfiltered talk about relationships, health, art, and everything else that comes with surviving and thriving as a Black woman in the world

Jill Scott Presents: J.ill the Podcast

It’s about time we amplified the stories of Black women who are pioneers in the music industry.

Let's Give Iconic Black Women Their Flowers

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