Arts
In this episode, Caitlin tells us the story of Henrietta Wood, who sued the U.S. federal government for reparations and won. Then, Jessica explores the life of Black American sculptor Edmonia Lewis.Act IVote Save AmericaRebuild the Ahliah School community in Beirut, Go Fund MeEpisode Sources“In 1870, Henrietta Wood Sued for Reparations—and Won” by W. Caleb McDaniel, The Smithsonian Magazine“The Former Slave Who Sued for Reparations, and Won” by W. Caleb McDaniel, New York Times Opinion“The Backstory: The little known story about a former slave who sued her captor and won” by Nicole Carroll, USA TODAY “Henrietta Wood, won the first reparations lawsuit” by Herb Boyd, Amsterdam News"15 Incredible Historic Women You Should Know," Mental Floss The Smithsonian American Art Museum: Edmonia LewisGoogle Arts and Culture: Edmonia Lewis Exhibit Reparations InformationThe Case For Reparations, by Ta-Nehisi Coates, The AtlanticSonya Renee Taylor and #buybackblackdebtOther LinksSistah ScifiSmithsonian Podcast: Finding CleopatraAmerican Hysteria Podcast