A Word: Freedom Fight Like a Woman

Published: March 8, 2024, 8 a.m.

b'March is Women\\u2019s History Month, and for centuries, the roles of Black women in key moments of American history have been diminished. One book that takes a unique approach to exploring their stories is Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts. The book combines historical narrative with illustrations depicting African and African American women rising up against their enslavers, often at the cost of their own lives. On today\\u2019s episode of A Word, host Jason Johnson is joined by Wake\\u2019s author, attorney and educator Rebecca Hall. They discuss the leading role many Black women played in slave uprisings, and the complicated politics that have kept their stories hidden for so long.\\xa0\\n\\nGuest: Rebecca Hall, author of Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts\\n\\nPodcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola.\\n\\nWant more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking \\u201cTry Free\\u201d at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'