NewsBlack Girls’ Journeys of Resilience and Community
This webinar, recorded October 6, 2020, features an inter-generational conversation of resilience and hope between Dr. Shennette Garrett-Scott and Ka’myia Gunn. In a dialogue moderated by Ravynn K. Stringfield, they …
NewsVanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote
In this webinar, recorded October 2, 2020, Johns Hopkins University professor Martha S. Jones, discusses her critically acclaimed, recently published book, Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, …
NewsVirginia Women in Politics
This webinar, recorded September 25, 2020, is a conversation between two Virginia public servants: Senator Jennifer McClellan, a Democrat who is running for Governor in 2021, and Senator Jen A. Kiggans, a first-term Republican …
NewsThe Shockoe Sessions: The Legendary Ingramettes Live Stream from In Your Ear Studios in Richmond
Richmond’s First Family of Gospel, the Legendary Ingramettes performed live at In Your Ear Studio on September 21. The stream can be seen on In Your Ear’s Facebook Page or …
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NewsMore 19th Amendment Centennial Events Announced
A series of four virtual events celebrating the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote kicked off last week with a conversation between two powerful, creative women: Nikki …
NewsHave a Drink with Nikki and Tressie
This video, recorded September 9 2020, features two powerful, creative women: Nikki Giovanni, award-winning poet, activist, educator, and one of Oprah Winfrey’s “25 Living Legends,” and Tressie McMillan Cottom, professor …
EventFood, Politics, & Colonial Women with Dr. Nancy Siegel
A Taste of Democracy: Federal Cake, Liberty Tea, and Culinary Activism in the Early Republic. Moderated by Stratford Hall’s Director of Programming, Education, and Visitor Engagement Dr. Kelley Fanto Deetz, …
NewsNo One Cares Alone
Sammy was just a month old when he started experiencing symptoms of heart failure. Hear about the doctor who performed the groundbreaking surgery that saved the boy’s life, and the resource he created to help doctors avoid burnout.
NewsThe Life of Flory Jagoda: the keeper of the flame
Born in 1926 in Sarajevo, Bosnia, Flory Jagoda learned songs from her grandmother, or “Nona” as she calls her, who knew the musical traditions passed down through their Sephardic Jewish …
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NewsTake Me Out To The Ballgame
With sporting events on hold for the foreseeable future, With Good Reason brings you the story of how one rugby announcer is spending his time, along with changing baseball demographics and the famous female fan who inspired “Take Me Out To The Ballgame.”
NewsOrdinary Girls
In this webinar, recorded May 19 2020, author Jaquira Díaz discusses her memoir, Ordinary Girls with Sharon Harrigan. “Every once in a while, a truly electric debut memoir comes along, …
