How Did We Get Here? with LMF

In this episode, Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia explore the complicated history of colorism in Latin American media and its lasting influence on how people of African and Indigenous descent are represented, perceived, and valued throughout the region. From the early days of television and film to today's entertainment industry, we examine how lighter skin has often been associated with beauty, wealth, st...

In this episode, Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia explore The Woman. The Myth. The Legend. Marie Laveau. The famous, larger-than-life 19th-century New Orleans voodoo queen was so much more than the legends that swirl around her. She was a free woman of color who built real influence in her community through healing practices, spiritual work, and her network of clients across the city. Her story blends hist...

With the recent World Cup coming to the United States, several countries with little to no global exposure have been given a chance to step into the spotlight. One of those countries is Cape Verde. In this episode, Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia explore Cape Verde’s rich cultural heritage and the ways the islands have captured international attention through the World Cup. We take a brief journey through...

In this episode, Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia journey to Hispaniola, the Caribbean landmass shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic, to unpack how a single strip of land became home to two starkly different countries. We trace the story from its Taino roots through Spanish and French colonization, the Haitian Revolution, and centuries of political upheaval, exploring how language, economy, and ident...

"How can you discover a country when there are already people there?!" In this episode, Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia explore Columbus Day. As early as the 1960s, people, especially Native Americans, have been protesting against a federal holiday honoring a man who brutalized Native Americans in his pursuit of "discovering" America. Additionally, they address the discussion around changing the name for...

Hey Folks,! Settle in and have a listen to Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia as they offer this special Juneteenth episode, spotlighting the groundbreaking innovations of Black inventors whose genius has reshaped our world. From early pioneers to contemporary innovators, we explore how their creativity and resilience have driven progress in technology, business, and everyday life. Join us as we connect the...

So, in this week's episode, Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia dig into the building of the Panama Canal. We go beyond just the engineering marvel and the big political maneuvers. We also highlight the crucial, yet often overlooked, Black laborers who faced brutal conditions and played a key role in making the canal a reality. It's not the whole story but... It’s a powerful, forgotten part of the story.

In the second episode of How Did We Get Here? With LMF, Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia delve deeper into the forced removal of families of Cherokee and several other tribes known as the notorious Trail of Tears. They unpack the complex interplay of federal policies and broken treaties, and conclude with the resilience of a community.

In Part I of this episode, Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia delve into the Trail of Tears, one of the most tragic episodes in U.S. history. The hostesses outline the forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation (and other tribes) from their ancestral lands in the Southeast to present-day Oklahoma.

We couldn't get all we had to say about Jet Beauty of the Week into one episode, so join us as we wrap up our discussion about the iconic, community-influencing magazine.

In this episode, we explore the trailblazing magazine, Jet, and its iconic segment, Jet Beauty of the Week. How did Jet help to inform the Black community? Especially during a time when Black viewpoints were hard to come by. We explore how the Jet Beauty of the Week was much more than a simple snapshot of a pretty Black woman. Lisa brings the audience into this world with a heartwarming introducti...

We weren't finished with Sarah Baartman... join us as we continue to explore her tragic story and explain how it took over a century for her to make a triumphant return to her homeland.

In this inaugural episode of How Did We Get Here? Lisa, Megan, and Fulvia explore the tragic life of Sarah Baartman, (c. 1789–1815) who was a Khoikhoi woman from South Africa taken to Europe under false pretenses and exploited in early nineteenth-century “freak shows” in London and Paris under the stage name “Hottentot Venus.” She was such a sensation and fascination to Europeans that her figure a...