Madam C.J. Walker Read by Poorna Jagannathan

Madam C.J. Walker Read by Poorna Jagannathan

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Introducing the Rebel Girls Weekly Sports Show!

Hey Rebels! Get ready for your new weekly obsession, where sports, fashion, and pop culture meet the group chat. Find out what sea creature Naomi Osaka is cosplaying, who’s the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympic’s history, and this year’s youngest Olympian is how old? ...  Show more

Get to Know Mathilde Gremaud

Olympic freestyle skier Mathilde Gremaud shares how she learns big tricks, handles pressure, and focuses on what she can control. She talks mindset, competition, and the lessons skiing has taught her on and off the snow. 

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