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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 MaskAct 1: Fair FightBarbara Jordan:NBC News: “16 Queer Black Pioneers Who Made History,” by Gwen Aviles and Ariel JaoBiography.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 Special Lady Shout Outs:ChairaniSimone Gordon, aka "The Black Fairy Godmother"