Riya Sikand

HERstory: A collection of inspiring, yet unrecognized, women throughout history

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Welcome to HERstory: a collection of inspiring, yet unrecognized, women throughout history.

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Riya Sikand

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Special Edition, Labor Day Feature: Dolores Huerta (in Spanish) 09.09.2023 4:22

In this episode, I honor the legacy of Dolores Huerta (an advocate for laborers' and women's rights in the 20th century) to honor Labor Day. The story is recorded in both English and Spanish. This is the SPANISH episode.---- Sources: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/dolores-huerta https://wams.nyhistory.org/growth-and-turmoil/growing-tensions/dolores-huerta/ https://ww...

Special Edition, Labor Day Feature: Dolores Huerta (in English) 09.09.2023 2:44

In this episode, I honor the legacy of Dolores Huerta (an advocate for laborers' and women's rights in the 20th century) to honor Labor Day. The story is recorded in both English and Spanish. This is the ENGLISH episode. --- Sources https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/dolores-huerta https://wams.nyhistory.org/growth-and-turmoil/growing-tensions/dolores-huerta/ https://www...

Deborah Sampson 29.08.2023 5:55

In this episode, I share the fascinating story of Deborah Sampson's courageous life of service and patriotism. The references used in creating this episode are listed below: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/deborah-sampson

Mary Ludwig Hays (aka "Molly Pitcher," "Sergeant Molly") 12.08.2023 5:38

In this episode, I discuss the revolutionary life of Mary Ludwig Hays. The references used in creating this episode are compiled below: Bilby, Joseph G., and Katherine Bilby Jenkins. Monmouth Court House: The Battle That Made the American Army . Yardley, PA: Westholme, 2010. ISBN 9781594161087 OCLC 495778701 Downey, Fairfax. 1956. "The Girls Behind the Guns". American Heritage . 8, no. 1: 46-48. B...

Period 1: American Revolution and Early America 07.08.2023 3:56

In this episode, I discuss the context leading up to the American Revolution and the independence of the United States. Below are 3 resources to learn more about the 13 colonies and the American Revolution: https://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/american-revolution-1763-1783 https://guides.loc.gov/american-revolution/external-websites https://www.americanrevolutioninstitute.org/american-revoluti...

Introduction 07.08.2023 1:16

Welcome to HERSTORY: a collection of inspiring, yet unrecognized, women throughout history. This episode is an introduction to my podcast. I hope you enjoy!