Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

In the 1790s, Toussaint L’Ouverture emerges as a leading member of the most successful slave revolt in the Americas. This led to the formation of the country we know today as Haiti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

In the 1790s, Toussaint L’Ouverture emerges as a leading member of the most successful slave revolt in the Americas. This led to the formation of the country we know today as Haiti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

It was a significant moment when Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was declared president of Liberia in 2005 - Africa's first elected female head of state. Although she made significant progress in promoting peace and development - which earned her a Nobel Peace Prize - her accomplishments w ...  Show more

“I was the first woman president of an African nation, and I do believe more countries ought to try that,” says H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Nobel laureate and former president of Liberia. Telling the story of how Liberian women helped rebuild their country after years of civil wa ...  Show more

Lady Bird Johnson was First Lady during a turbulent time in the US. While her methods and voice may not have been the loudest, she touched many lives, changed many hearts, and left a beautiful legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

As the first woman and first Black and South Asian American to be elected V.P., she stands alone in the history books. But her quote today is a reminder that solidarity can be a powerful force against even the most intimidating obstacles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p ...  Show more