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She was rowdy, fun, and made the best pork chops in town.  Oh - and she single-handedly funded the Montgomery Bus Boycotts!  Let's get into it.  Today's walk is dedicated to the great Georgia Gilmore, a midwife, and mother of six.  After hearing of Rosa Parks' arrest, she started cooking, feeding our people, and raising record amounts of money for the movement.  With her new business, she hired Black drivers to carpool people to work during historic boycotts of the racist bus system.  We can't WAIT to celebrate this giant in self-determination on today's walk.Join the 21 Day Black History Bootcamp at https://bit.ly/blackhistorybootcamp to receive specially curated emails with inspiring words, survival tips, speeches + dedicated songs to listen to for each featured legendary Black woman.Disclaimer: We do not own the rights to the speech excerpt played during this broadcast. Original content can be found here:Georgia Gilmore interview: http://repository.wustl.edu/concern/file_sets/p5547t15w

Look. We have learned a thing or two from our mamas about turning pain into purpose. That's why as primary elections kicked off across the country yesterday, we decided to dig into the crates and pull out everything we know about the woman who dared to be the first Black woman in Congress and the first Black women to seek the nomination for President of the United States from a major party ticket, Ms. Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm. Today's Bootcamp is dedicated to her memory and everything that she taught us about being "Unbought and Unbossed." Join the 21 Day Black History Bootcamp at https://bit.ly/blackhistorybootcamp to receive specially curated emails with inspiring words, survival tips, speeches + dedicated songs to listen to for each featured legendary Black woman.Disclaimer: We do not own the rights to the speech excerpt played during this broadcast. Original content can be found here:Shirley Chisholm's Message About The Importance Of Activism: https://youtu.be/Im_V-5yMEjY

Listen ya'll:  We need this resistance training now!  Last night, the military was deployed on peaceful protestors.  So today, we are bringing out the GOAT...ELLA JO BAKER, the greatest organizer in Black History. There would be no March on Washington, no Freedom Rides, no Selma without Ella Baker.  Today’s playlist is dedicated to her.  It includes a "stop playing with us" speech she gave in 1974 and 10 songs to hit the streets and remember where you came from.Join the 21 Day Black History Bootcamp at https://bit.ly/blackhistorybootcamp to receive specially curated emails with inspiring words, survival tips, speeches + dedicated songs to listen to for each featured legendary Black woman.Disclaimer: We do not own the rights to music played during this broadcast. Original content can be found here:Ella Baker: Making the Struggle Every Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t96fnyLMihASweet Honey in The Rock - Wade in the Water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRpzEnq14Hs

Today's 30-minute walk is dedicated to the brave and brilliant Audre Lorde.  She argued that our very survival is political - that we were never meant to survive.  As you walk, meditate on her idea of "radical self-care."  What would it look like if you were radical about caring for yourself? How would it even feel?  What does it require? Today, you can walk in silent meditation, join our phone conversation, or cue up the playlist to let Audre Lorde's inspiring words guide you. This is your 21-day journey.  The only thing we ask is that you walk at least 30 minutes and reflect each day.  This habit will transform your life. We'll be cheering! #daughtersof #girltrekJoin the 21 Day Black History Bootcamp at https://bit.ly/blackhistorybootcamp to receive specially curated emails with inspiring words, survival tips, speeches + dedicated songs to listen to for each featured legendary Black woman.