Anna May Wong was a big star in the 1920s and 30s—she almost overshadowed Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express. We revisit this episode with Arizona State University professor Dr. Karen Leong, who tells why it's time for a new appreciation of Wong, as both a captivating actress and a crusader against racism.

Anna May Wong was a big star in the 1920s and 30s—she almost overshadowed Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express. We revisit this episode with Arizona State University professor Dr. Karen Leong, who tells why it's time for a new appreciation of Wong, as both a captivating actress and a crusader against racism.

What if you could learn from 100 of the world’s most inspiring women? Introducing “Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear” a podcast brought to you by the Seneca Women’s Podcast Network and iHeartRadio in partnership with P&G. Over the course of 100 episodes you’ll hear from women who broke barriers, changed history and are building bridges across political divides. You’ll get insight into not just what they accomplished but how they think about the world. These are Seneca’s 100 women to hear. Listen, learn and get inspired!

What if you could learn from 100 of the world’s most inspiring women? Introducing “Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear” a podcast brought to you by the Seneca Women’s Podcast Network and iHeartRadio in partnership with P&amp;G. Over the course of 100 episodes you’ll hear from women who broke barriers, changed history and are building bridges across political divides. You’ll get insight into not just what they accomplished but how they think about the world. These are Seneca’s 100 women to hear. Listen, learn and get inspired!

Seneca's 100 Women to Hear

Anna May Wong: Hollywood's First Asian-American Movie Star

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The historian’s latest book chronicles American women and the fight for equality, 1920-2020. In it, Griffith looks at the 100 years that have passed since adoption of the 19th Amendment and the differing crusades and struggles of white women and Black women. 

The historian’s latest book chronicles American women and the fight for equality, 1920-2020. In it, Griffith looks at the 100 years that have passed since adoption of the 19th Amendment and the differing crusades and struggles of white women and Black women.

Elisabeth Griffith: Author of "Formidable"

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We won’t have equity for women until we have health equity, say the leaders of this unique nonprofit. Maverick Collective brings together women philanthropists to solve problems from a feminist perspective by making investments in health and reproductive rights projects that elevate women and girls.

We won’t have equity for women until we have health equity, say the leaders of this unique nonprofit. Maverick Collective brings together women philanthropists to solve problems from a feminist perspective by making investments in health and reproductive rights projects that elevate women and girls.

Rena Greifinger and Alex Idol: Maverick Collective

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Historian Lydia Moland’s new book resurrects Lydia Maria Child. Now mostly forgotten, Child was one of the 19th century’s most popular authors; she wrote best-selling novels and guidebooks for housewives, and edited the first American children’s magazine. And then she jeopardized her entire career by becoming an outspoken and influential crusader against slavery. 

Historian Lydia Moland’s new book resurrects Lydia Maria Child. Now mostly forgotten, Child was one of the 19th century’s most popular authors; she wrote best-selling novels and guidebooks for housewives, and edited the first American children’s magazine. And then she jeopardized her entire career by becoming an outspoken and influential crusader against slavery.

Lydia Moland on 19th Century Crusader, Lydia Maria Child

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