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Ella Baker – Your Gal Friday

Today we are talking about a gal who is the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement, whose behind-the-scenes work inspired students and adults to be activists and cause political and social change. Today we’re talking about the amazing life and legacy of your gal, Ella Baker Full Episode YouTube Version Show Notes & Extras: Where […]

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Gal’s Guide Podcast – Women’s Suffrage Goodies

It’s Women’s History Month and a new group of gal-pals have gathered together with their 1 cool thing they want to share with you. This week Bonnie is up first and gives you 70 years of American suffrage history told in quotes, stories, and juicy rumors. Full Episode YouTube Version Show Notes & Extras: This […]

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Ida B. Wells – Your Gal Friday

Today we are talking about a gal who born as a slave, refused to give up her seat, found her voice as a journalist, led anti-lynching campaigns and fought for justice for African-Americans. Today we’re talking about the amazing life and legacy of your gal, Ida B. Wells. Full Episode YouTube Version Show Notes & […]

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We Need Women’s History Books

Gal’s Guide is building the first independent women’s history library and is seeking works by women and about women in various career fields. This month we have a list of 20 books that showcase a variety of women in one book. UPDATE: The Gal’s Guide Library opened March 6, 2020. Each link goes to our Amazon Smile […]

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Our 13 Recommended Reads for Women’s History Month

For one of our favorite months of the year, Women’s History Month, we have chosen 13 books that give you the most variety for your time. These are books that showcase many women who share an occupation, time period, geography, or general badassery. Each link goes to our Amazon Smile Charity page to support our independent women’s history […]

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Gal’s Guide Podcast – Hidden Figures

This week the sky is the limit with Kim’s 1 Cool Black History Thing about the gals of Hidden Figures. Bonnie, Edan, Rebecca, and Kim also talk about their favorite gal in Black history as well as historical films and documentaries. All this and more on this episode of Gal’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast episode #17. […]

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Captain Marvel – Movie Screening & Discussion

Come See Captain Marvel and then join Gal’s Guide for a geek-fueled discussion following. Saturday, March 8 Goodrich Quality Theater – Hamilton 16 13825 Norell Rd. Noblesville, IN 46060 12:05pm Showtime (careful there is a 12:05AM showtime as well) We recommend buying your tickets ahead of time from Goodrich. Gal’s Guide is not responsible for […]

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March Meeting – Women’s History Month

Updated: Our speaker Dr. Leah Leach is having health issues and needed to take care of herself however, we are still meeting. New topic is…. In going along the Women’s History Month, March 28, is going to be an interactive night where we are calling on everyone to participate and bring in ONE COOL THING […]

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Gal’s Guide Podcast – Willis Richardson

This week Edan keeps her 1 Cool Black History Thing all in the family. Edan shares the amazing life and legacy of her Great-Grandfather Willis Richardson, a playwright who was the first African-American to have a non-musical production on Broadway. His plays live on today in museums and on stage. Learn all about this amazing […]

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Gal’s Guide Podcast – Nina Simone

This week Rebecca’s 1 Cool Black History Thing is about the singer and activist Nina Simone. From “Mississippi God Damn” to her cover of “Here Comes the Sun” Nina has a voice that draws you in, tells you a story and can make you cry. Learn more about this amazing gal this week on the […]