Unsung Heroes: Recent Episodes
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Get to know amazing individuals, with remarkable talent who unfortunately aren't talked about enough. That is the goal of these episodes, to educate and inspire.
So, do you think you know what rejection feels like? Imagine being rejected by the people you are trying your best to protect and push forward. Someone who is very familiar with that feeling, but nonetheless is driven to see radical change for the better for his people is Bayard Rustin. A key catalyst to the Civil Rights Movement, yet a name not mentioned as much as say Rosa Parks, or Malcolm X. A shining example of what it means to be selfless and driven. Listen in to hear his incredible story!
How comfortable would you be if someone asked you to stay in a situation that almost guarantees your death. Some would be offended, others would try to pass off that responsibility to others. Well the people of Eyam decided that they would take this request with stride. In the height of the bubonic plague this village was hit with a few cases, and instead of panic and flee leading to spread, they chose to quarantine for the first time. Listen to what the villagers endured during these trying times.
There weren't many women in the science field in the 70's due to sexist politics, and it was difficult for any young girl to have a role model to relate to in that field. That is until Sally Ride came into the picture and made everyone take notice that women are just as capable of doing anything male astronauts can do. (even though she really hated the attention)
Don Ritchie might be one of the most empathetic and compassionate human beings to have ever walked the planet. Get to know why many revere him as "Australia's Guardian Angel".
Get to know a personal hero of mine! Here is a story of an ambitious young man, who after losing a leg to cancer, decides to do the unthinkable.
Meet the first ever female Rockstar , Sister Rosetta Tharpe. She may have began as a Gospel artist in the 30's, but it wouldn't take long before she started incorporating sounds from everywhere she visited and put together a little known sound that is referred to as Rock N Roll today. The ferocity and skill in which she played is still unmatched today, get to meet a musical legend that unfortunately is barely recognized by the genre she basically invented.