To celebrate Presidents' Day, Jamie and Justina discuss the myths associated with our nation's first president, George Washington. 

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In our first season's final episode, Justina discusses Malcolm X's life, career, and complex legacy. She focuses heavily on the Civil Rights activist mother's life and influence and Alex Haley's role in the development of his autobiography.

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In this episode, Jamie examines why historical feminist narratives frequently disregard eighteenth century scholar, Mary Wollstonecraft.

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In this episode, Justina complicates American suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton's career and legacy. Through this examination, she encourages listeners to question the "stories we tell" about the history of feminism. 

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Today, Jamie tells Justina about the life of William Apess. While Apess is virtually unknown today, he was an acclaimed Native orator and activist in the 1830s. In this episode we explore Apess’ life, how he was forgotten, and what this amnesia demonstrates about the stories we tell.

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In this episode, Jamie tells Justina about the history of Thanksgiving. Did they really eat stuffing, turkey, and cranberry sauce at the first Thanksgiving dinner? Please listen to this bonus holiday episode to find out!

Happy Holidays from your hosts, Justina and Jamie!

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Today's episode of The Stories We Tell focuses on the social justice leader Pauli Murray and their contributions to the Civil Rights and feminist movements. 

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Welcome to the first episode of The Stories We Tell: A History Podcast. This episode demystifies the myths and legends associated with Pocahontas. 

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Please subscribe to this new podcast hosted by friends and historians, Jamie Mize and Justina Licata. Our first episode will premiere on Tuesday, November 8th, and the remaining episodes will air on the following six Tuesdays. For updates and resource lists, please follow us on Instagram @stories_we_tell_podcast.

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