Sarah Baartman

Take a quick sojourn into the life of Sarah Baartman, AKA The Venus Hottentot. Sarah's story is one that touches on racism, misogyny, scientific racism and the ongoing over-sexualization of black women's bodies, particularly through the white male gaze. Hers is an important name and story to know.  For more information on Sarah Baartman follow So What Had Happened Was on Instagram: sowhhwas

Take a quick sojourn into the life of Sarah Baartman, AKA The Venus Hottentot. Sarah's story is one that touches on racism, misogyny, scientific racism and the ongoing over-sexualization of black women's bodies, particularly through the white male gaze. Hers is an important name and story to know.  For more information on Sarah Baartman follow So What Had Happened Was on Instagram: sowhhwas

Sarah Baartman (Oy with the Dutch Already)

Welcome to the inaugural episode of So, What Had Happened Was! In this first episode we explore the lives and achievements of Ida B. Wells and Fannie Lou Hamer, two black, civil rights activists separated by nearly 50 years. We also casually ignore unexpected technical difficulties, discuss Kanye's run for president and Will &amp; Jada's "entanglement". Stay up to date on new episodes and learn more about each week's subjects by following us on Instagram: @sowhhwas Intro music: House Party by Arlo

Welcome to the inaugural episode of So, What Had Happened Was! In this first episode we explore the lives and achievements of Ida B. Wells and Fannie Lou Hamer, two black, civil rights activists separated by nearly 50 years. We also casually ignore unexpected technical difficulties, discuss Kanye's run for president and Will &amp; Jada's "entanglement". Stay up to date on new episodes and learn more about each week's subjects by following us on Instagram: @sowhhwas Intro music: House Party by Arlo

Ida & Fannie & Technical Difficulties

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