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Hundreds of thousands of flights take off each and every day. Airplanes make it possible for us to connect with people around the world and see all different parts of our beautiful planet. But how did we figure out how to get humans up in the air in the first place? This week Joy ...  Show more

For as long as there have been humans, there have been toys! But do you know the history behind some of your favorites? Join Joy and Evette as they tackle the history of three top toys: the yo-yo, the hula-hoop and slime. They’ll answer questions like “where did the name yo-yo co ...  Show more

In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Noliwe Rooks and comedian Athena Kugblenu to learn all about the life and business savvy of nineteenth-century Black American haircare entrepreneur Madam C. J. Walker. After working as a sales agent for another haircare brand, W ...  Show more

In this episode, my granddaughter Willow discusses her journey with her hair. Also, joining in on the conversation is hair historian J. LeShae and textured hair consultant Stacey Ciceron who explain the generational trauma Black women have gone through over the years with their h ...  Show more

Mindy and Guy Raz are back on the road in the Wowmobile! Today they're listening to an episode of one of their favorite podcasts, "Who, When Wow!" In this episode, join Mindy and Guy Raz as they learn about the amazing Madam CJ Walker who WOWed the world with her for hair care pr ...  Show more

Mindy and Guy Raz are back on the road in the Wowmobile! Today they're finishing up an episode of one of their favorite podcasts, "Who, When Wow!" Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they learn about the amazing Madam CJ Walker who WOWed the world with her hair care products for Black wome ...  Show more