Jessica tells the story of the Texan political pioneer Barbara Jordan, and Caitlin covers Fatima al-Fihri, founder of the world's first university.
Pre-Ramble: Caitlin's Gel Face Mask
Act 1: Fair Fight
Barbara Jordan:
- NBC News: “16 Queer Black Pioneers Who Made History,” by Gwen Aviles and Ariel Jao
- Biography.com: “Barbara Jordan Biography”
- History, Art & Archives: United States House of Representatives: “Jordan, Barbara Charline”
- NBC News: “The Story of Black Women in Politics: How We Got To Kamala Harris’ Ascent,” by Janell Ross
Fatima al-Fihri:
- “The true story of Fatima al-Fihri, the founder of the world’s first known university” by Anna-Marie Crowhurst, Stylist
- “Fatima al-Fihri: Founder of the world's oldest university,” Deutsche Welle
- “Al-Qarawiyyin, world’s oldest, continually operating university, was founded by a Muslim woman,” ed. YASEMIN NICOLA SAKAY, Daily Sabah
- “Fatima al-Fihri: Founder of the world’s first university,” by Rebecca Mortimer, Manchester University Press
- “Fatima Al-Fihri: The Mother of Moroccan Intellectuals,” by Abdellah Boussouf, Morocco World News
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