Rebel Girls

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SLEEPY BONUS! Ntozake Shange: If Words Were Colors Feb 13, 2025

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Ntozake painted stories into existence with a paintbrush of brightly colored words. Growing up she didn’t see stories like hers being told; she decided to change that. With music, words and dance she showed people her rainbow perspective.

This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Olivia Riçhard with sound design and mixing by Bianca Salinas. It was written by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Lumai de Smidt. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Black Girl Magic: Anna Olga Albertina Brown, Jessamyn Stanley, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and Lisa Leslie Feb 11, 2025

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Celebrate Black Girl Magic 💜 Our latest collection of stories celebrates Black women and girls like Anna Olga Albertina Brown, Jessamyn Stanley, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and Lisa Lesliean. Listen to learn how they chased their dreams and became an aerialist, an activist, a yoga teacher, and a basketball champ!

This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Robin Lai with sound design and mixing by Robin Lai. It was written by Katie Sprenger and Erica Durham. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Erica Durham. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Get To Know Harriet Tubman with Historian Christine Platt! Feb 06, 2025

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Get to know our special guest, Christine Platt! She’s a historian, advocate and storyteller who has written a couple of books that introduce readers to Harriet Tubman. She shares how Harriet’s story resonates with her, untold tales and how she feels Harriet is the ultimate rebel girl. [This episode originally aired February 2021.]

Harriet Tubman Read by Tarana Burk‪e‬ Feb 04, 2025

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Once upon a time, there was a girl who fought for freedom. Her name was Harriet. In this episode, you will learn about the incredible story of Harriet Tubman, one of the greatest heroes in American history. Harriet risked her life to free hundreds of enslaved people and she remains one of the most powerful symbols of the human need for freedom and equality. The narrator of this episode is the great African-American activist Tarana Burke, who is also one of the founders of the #Metoo movement. [This episode originally aired in February 2021.]

This remixed episode was produced and sound designed by Camille Stennis and written by Corinne Purtill. It was narrated by Tarana Burke. Original theme music was written and composed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who makes this podcast possible. Until next time, stay Rebel!

Yassmin Abdel-Magied: Difference is a Super Power! Jan 28, 2025

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Yassmin Abdel-Magied stands up for what she believes in. Whether she was the only person at school wearing a headscarf, the only female engineer repairing oil rigs, or now as an author, Yassmin is proud to be herself.

This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was narrated by Jan Fran. It was produced and directed by F+K Media, with sound design and mixing by F+K Media. The story was written by F+K Media and edited by Abby Sher. Fact checking by Joe Rhatigan. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible! Until next time, staaaay rebel!

Get to Know Justine Wong-Orantes Jan 23, 2025

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Justine began her volleyball career on the beaches of California. But it wasn't long before she was winning matches at the University of Nebraska, the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, and now LOVB Pro Omaha. Listen to learn how Justine plays her best!

This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This interview was produced and directed by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by John Marshall Media. It was hosted by Makayla. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to Justine Wong-Orantes and the whole Rebel Girls team who made this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Jordan Larson Read by Justine Wong-Orantes Jan 21, 2025

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Jordan Larson is a high-flying and determined powerhouse of a volleyball player. Persevering through personal setbacks and tragedy, this four-time Olympian proves that, when you believe in and value your own uniqueness, nothing is out of reach.

This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Nicole Haroutunian. Fact-checking by Rose Garrett. Narration by professional volleyball player and Olympic gold medalist Justine Wong Orantes. Our intern was Arianna Griffiths. Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe were our executive producers. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Get To Know Serena Yang Jan 16, 2025

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Meet 2021 NYC Youth Poet Laureate Serena Yang. Serena read us the story of the poet and astronomer Hazel Scott. Serena tells us how she became a poet, and what inspires her to write. She also tells us how her immigrant story has informed her worldview and activism, and how she connects to Wang Zhenyi’s curiosity and drive to explore the world.

Wang Zhenyi Read By Serena Yang Jan 14, 2025

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Born during the Qing Dynasty in China,WangZhenyi defied the gender stereotypes of her era to become an acclaimed astronomer and renowned poet. Despite never receiving a formal education, Zhenyi tore through the volumes of books in her grandfather’s library, journeyed across China with her father, and learned about poetry from her grandmother. Aware of the social inequalities of her day, Zhenyi worked hard to make math and science accessible to all, and in her hundreds of poems and verses, she wrote critically of the gap between the rich and the poor—as well as between men and women. [This episode originally aired June 2021.]

About the Narrator

Serena Yang (she/her) is a 19 year old poet, writer, and first-generation Chinese American immigrant raised in Queens, New York. She believes that imagination and storytelling is critical to justice work and writes, always, with the knowledge that a better world is possible. Serena is the 2021 NYC Youth Poet Laureate, a program of Urban Word, and a National Youth Poet Laureate finalist and ambassador representing the Northeast.

Credits

This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was produced by Isaac Kaplan-Woolner. Sound design and mixing by Camille Stennis. This episode was written by Alexis Stratton. Executive producer is Katie Sprenger. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible! Please rate and review this episode, and share it with your friends.

Lakshmi Bai: Warrior Queen Jan 07, 2025

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In 19th century India, Queen Lakshmi Bai defied gender expectations – from riding horses to sword fighting to leading armies into battle. Due to her bravery and leadership, she became a powerful symbol of India’s rebellion against Great Britain.

This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. It was produced and directed by Rebecca Chaisson, with sound design and mixing by Carter Wogahn. It was written by Rebecca Chaisson and edited by Haley Dapkus. Fact checking by Danielle Roth. Narration by Subhah Agarwal. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible! Stay rebel!

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