Math Science History Podcast

A podcast and blog about the history of math and science!

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Earth Day 2050 – A World News Report

🔎 Episode Overview

Step into the future for a special Earth Day broadcast unlike any other. From rising seas in Bangladesh to the climate-solidarity corridors of Cascadia, this immersive episode of Math, Science, History explores the realities of our changing planet, told as if the year is 2050.

You’ll hear breaking climate reports from around the globe, fictional interviews with future experts, and a closing message that brings us back to the present, reminding us that the future is not yet written, and that there’s still time to shape it.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

Climate migration is already happening—by 2050, hundreds of millions may be displaced, but how we respond now determines what kind of world they move into.

Not all nations will follow the same path—Canada, in this imagined future, became a global beacon of justice, cooperation, and climate leadership. It's a reminder that bold, humane action is possible.

Your voice matters—climate change isn’t only about science. It’s about justice, storytelling, memory, and imagination. The future will reflect the values we fight for today.

🏛 Links & Resources:

Climate Reality Project – Global climate leadership training

Indigenous Climate Action – Land-centered climate justice

350.org – Campaigns to end fossil fuels

David Suzuki Foundation – Canadian science + policy advocacy

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FLASHCARDS: Gerrymandering and the Math Behind the Maps

🔎 Episode Overview In this episode of Math, Science, History, we explore one of the most quietly powerful forces in American democracy: gerrymandering. From its origin over 200 years ago to its impact on today’s elections, gerrymandering is both a political weapon and a mathematical puzzle.

We break down the mathematical principles used to detect gerrymandering, explore real court cases in Southern states, and examine how computer science and voter data are used to both draw and fight unfair districts. You’ll also learn how other countries handle redistricting—and what the U.S. can learn from them.

Whether you're a math geek, a science lover, or just a concerned citizen, this episode gives you practical tools and knowledge to take action against one of the most manipulative practices in modern politics.

✅ 3 Things You Can Do to Stop Gerrymandering

-          Support Independent Redistricting Commissions Advocate for fair districting in your state by supporting or starting initiatives to create nonpartisan redistricting commissions.

-          Use Data Tools to Analyze Your District Explore your voting maps using free tools like Dave’s Redistricting App or PlanScore to see if your district is gerrymandered—and share your findings with your community.

-          Vote in State and Local Elections Remember, state legislators often control the redistricting process. Voting in state and judicial elections is one of the most powerful ways to influence how future maps are drawn.

📚 Resources to Learn More About Gerrymandering

🧠 Educational & Research-Based

Brennan Center for Justice – Redistricting & Gerrymandering In-depth articles, research, and legal updates on redistricting and voting rights.

Princeton Gerrymandering Project Offers tools, research, and nonpartisan analysis for creating and evaluating fair district maps.

FiveThirtyEight’s Gerrymandering Explainers Data journalism and interactive pieces exploring how gerrymandering affects elections.

🛠️ Tools for Public Use

Dave’s Redistricting App A powerful tool for citizens to draw, analyze, and compare congressional and state maps.

PlanScore Provides a scoring system to evaluate gerrymandering in district maps based on real election data.

📖 Books

Ratf**ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America's Democracy by David Daley An investigative look into how gerrymandering has shaped U.S. politics post-2010.

Drawing the Lines: Constraints on Partisan Gerrymandering in U.S. Politics by Nicholas R. Seabrook A deeper academic and legal dive into how redistricting works and how it's abused.

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REPOST! Zeno’s Paradoxes Explained: Time, Motion & the Quantum Zeno Effect

🎧 Episode Overview

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in time—waiting for change that never comes? In this episode of Math Science History, Gabrielle dives into the fascinating world of Zeno’s Paradoxes, unraveling the ancient Greek puzzles that continue to influence modern science and mathematics. From Achilles and the tortoise to the Quantum Zeno Effect, this episode draws powerful connections between ancient philosophy, motion, and quantum physics.

Whether you're a student, philosopher, or someone who just loves a good paradox, you’ll walk away from this episode with fresh insights and a whole new appreciation for how math, science, and history are intertwined.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

The logic behind Zeno's paradoxes and how they challenge our understanding of motion, time, and infinity.

The surprising connection between ancient philosophy and modern quantum physics, specifically through the Quantum Zeno Effect.

How Zeno's ideas laid a philosophical foundation for calculus, set theory, and even the concept of instantaneous velocity.

🏛 Links & Resources:

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy – Zeno's Paradoxes https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/paradox-zeno/

Khan Academy – Introduction to Limits (helps with understanding infinite division) https://www.khanacademy.org/math/calculus-1/cs1-limits-and-continuity

Numberphile – Achilles and the Tortoise (Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7FbM6_4u1I

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FLASHCARDS: How Math Can Instantly Improve Your Photography

Welcome to Flashcard Friday on Math Science History! In today’s bite-sized episode, we shift focus, literally and figuratively, onto photography. Whether you're using a smartphone or a professional camera, this quick guide reveals how simple mathematical concepts can dramatically improve your photo compositions. From the rule of thirds to the golden ratio and the exposure triangle, discover how math isn't just behind the lens, it is the lens.

Packed with practical tips and examples, this episode shows you how math and creativity go hand in hand when capturing the perfect shot.

Three Things You’ll Learn: How to use math-based composition tools like the rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry, and the golden ratio to frame beautiful photographs. The Exposure Triangle explained — how shutter speed, ISO, and aperture work together mathematically to create the perfect lighting and depth. How focal length and depth of field are measured and manipulated using math, helping you control space, distance, and clarity in your photos.

🏛 Links & Resources: Some of the links in the show notes are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through them, I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast and keeps Math Science History going!

Photography Books

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson A foundational guide for mastering shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.

Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll A visually engaging book with essential tips on composition and style.

The Photographer’s Eye by Michael Freeman Deep dive into design, composition, and storytelling through images.

The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby Packed with hands-on tips, tricks, and gear suggestions for everyday photographers.

Mastering Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and Exposure by Al Judge Easy-to-follow guide for controlling manual settings to capture perfect images.

Photography Tools & Accessories

UBeesize 50” Extendable Tripod with Bluetooth Remote Lightweight and portable tripod perfect for phones or compact cameras.

Neewer 58-In-1 Camera Accessory Kit A great starter bundle with lens filters, cleaning tools, and tripod adapters.

Aureday Ring Light with Tripod Stand Bright, adjustable lighting perfect for portraits or indoor shoots.

ColorChecker Passport Photo 2 by Calibrite Professional color calibration tool to perfect your tones in post-production.

SanDisk Extreme PRO SD Memory Card (128GB) High-speed memory card built for RAW shooting and HD video recording.

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Gérard Desargues: A Genius Who Revolutionized Geometry

🔎 Episode Overview:

In this episode of Math, Science, History, we dive into the fascinating life and work of Gérard Desargues, the 17th-century mathematician, engineer, and architect whose groundbreaking ideas in projective geometry laid the foundation for modern mathematical thought. Despite his contributions, Desargues’ work was largely ignored during his lifetime, overshadowed by more well-known figures like René Descartes. However, his theorem and insights into perspective have since become essential in fields ranging from architecture to computer graphics. Join us as we explore how Desargues’ ideas helped shape the way we understand space, depth, and geometry today!

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

The Birth of Projective Geometry – How Desargues developed the mathematical principles behind perspective and why his theorem remains crucial in geometry.

His Overlooked Legacy – Why Desargues’ work was ignored for centuries and how it was rediscovered in the 19th century.

Modern Applications – How his ideas are used today in architecture, engineering, computer graphics, and even virtual reality.

🏛 Links & Resources:

Oeuvres de Desargues (Cambridge Library Collection - Mathematics) (French Edition) https://amzn.to/4inV9Ve

History of Projective Geometry – Encyclopedia Britannica.

Marin Mersenne and the Mathematical Circle – Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

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FLASHCARDS: Hot and Cold Hacks for Temp Conversion

FLASHCARDS: Hot and Cold Hacks for Temp Conversion

🔎 Episode Overview

In this episode of Flashcard Friday on Math, Science, History, we dive into the fascinating history of temperature measurement and introduce an easy mental trick for converting between Fahrenheit and Celsius. Learn how Gabriel Fahrenheit and Anders Celsius developed their temperature scales, why different countries use different systems, and how a simple formula can help you quickly convert between them—so you’ll never pack the wrong clothes for your trip again!

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The History of Temperature Scales ✔️ Quick Mental Conversion Trick ✔️ Why Different Countries Use Different Scales

🏛 Links & Resources:

Thermometers! Round Galileo Thermometer https://amzn.to/43vRe4r

Analog Weather Station https://amzn.to/4bisRJa

Galileo Thermometer with Glass Globe Barometer https://amzn.to/4igK5sA

Retro Indoor Outdoor Thermometer https://amzn.to/3QybgmP 🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

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New Scientific Evidence Shakes the Science Community

🔎 Episode Overview

In this shocking episode of Math! Science! History!, I uncover groundbreaking new research that challenges everything we thought we knew about the shape of our world. Are NASA and world governments hiding the truth? Could the moon landing have been staged? And what about gravity—is it even real? Buckle up as the podcast takes off into the most explosive scientific revelation of our time… or is it?

Prepare to have your mind blown, your worldview questioned, and, by the end of the episode, your skepticism sharpened, as we celebrate April Fools' Day with a lesson in critical thinking and the power of scientific inquiry.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

The "new evidence" that “proves” the Earth is flat. Learn about the ultra-secret Institute of Geospatial Realignments and its shocking findings on Earth's curvature (or lack thereof).

How conspiracy theories manipulate data. Discover how selective evidence, out-of-context images, and logical fallacies can be used to build a compelling but completely false argument.

The importance of real scientific research. Understand why peer review, repeatability, and critical thinking are essential to separating fact from fiction.

  🏛 Links & Resources:

https://www.landoverbaptist.net/forum/church-forums/creation-science/37168-scientific-proof-the-earth-is-flat

https://theonion.com/flat-earthers-explain-why-the-earth-is-flat-1850548548/

https://clickhole.com/

https://wiki.tfes.org/The_Flat_Earth_Wiki

https://www.reddit.com/r/FlatEarth/ Look for posts tagged with "Satire" or "Shtposting."*

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FLASHCARDS: Agnodice and the Fight for Women in Medicine

FLASHCARDS: Agnodice and the Fight for Women in Medicine 

Episode Overview:

In this powerful episode of Math, Science, History, we journey back to ancient Athens to uncover the legendary story of Agnodice, a woman who risked everything to practice medicine in a world where women weren’t even allowed to learn it.

 Disguised as a man, trained by one of the greatest physicians of the time, and beloved by her patients, Agnodike became a symbol of resistance and compassion. But was she a real person, or a myth meant to inspire change? Gabrielle Birchak explores the history, controversy, and legacy of the world’s first known female doctor.

Whether fact or fiction, Agnodike's story resonates today in ongoing conversations about gender equality in medicine and science.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Agnodike challenged the norms of ancient Athenian society and risked her life to provide healthcare for women.

Why her trial became a pivotal moment for the rights of women in medicine—and what it reveals about ancient gender dynamics.

What historians debate about her existence and how her story still influences discussions about gender equity in science and healthcare today.

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Kate Ertmann on the Math Behind Chaos, Business, and Everyday Thinking

🔎 Episode Overview

In this episode of Math! Science! History!, I sit down with the brilliant and engaging Kate Ertmann, the mathematician and storyteller behind Kate Loves Math. We discuss her fascinating journey from professional actress to 3D animation entrepreneur to organizational designer—ultimately landing in the world of math communication. Kate shares how math is embedded in everything, from human relationships to business structures, and how she embraces the power of chaos in life. Plus, we brainstorm a new podcast idea?!

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

-          How math is a universal language that connects tech, business, and creative minds.

-          The surprising truth about chaos—why it isn’t randomness, but a structured system with patterns.

-          How embracing imposter syndrome and finding your unique voice can empower you in any field.

🏛 Links & Resources:

🔗 Website: KateLovesMath.com 📩 Sign up for her Mathnificent Words newsletter for inspiring math insights! 📚 Get her top 10 recommended math books when you subscribe. 📱 Follow Kate on:

LinkedIn: Kate Ertmann

BlueSky: @katelovesmath (subject to change)

Instagram & Facebook (when she feels like it!)

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FLASHCARDS: Quick Physics Tricks for Plumbing Leaks

🔎 Episode Overview

In this episode of Math, Science, History, we explore emergency plumbing fixes using simple math and physics principles. Learn quick tricks to stop leaks under your kitchen sink, whether it's a pipe joint, crack, or hole, until a plumber arrives. Discover why these methods work and how you can use everyday materials like rubber, tape, and even coins to minimize water damage. Plus, get valuable preventative tips to avoid future plumbing issues.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to temporarily fix leaks in pipe joints, cracks, and holes using household items. ✔️ The science behind water pressure, vacuum effects, and compression sealing that makes these fixes effective. ✔️ Essential preventative measures to reduce the risk of plumbing leaks in the future.

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🏛 Links & Resources:

Women in Plumbing & Piping (WiPP) – wipp.org (A network supporting women in the plumbing industry)

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) – nawic.org (Support and scholarships for women in construction and trades)

The United Association (UA) – Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprenticeships – uanet.org

Fix a Leak Week Resources – epa.gov/watersense (EPA resources for water conservation and leak repair)

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Empowering the Next Generation: Irene Duah-Kessie on Rise In STEM

🔎 Episode Overview

In this special Podcasthon Week episode of Math Science History, I sit down with Irene Duah-Kessie, the founder and executive director of Rise In STEM (RiseinSTEM.ca). Rise In STEM is a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Irene shares her inspiring journey, the impact of mentorship, and how her organization is breaking barriers in STEM education.

As part of Podcasthon (Podcasthon.org), this episode highlights an incredible organization making a difference. If you’re passionate about supporting diversity in STEM, tune in and learn how you can contribute!

Support Rise In STEM:

You can donate to Rise In STEM by visiting their website at RiseinSTEM.ca. Your support helps fund mentorship programs, scholarships, and STEM education initiatives for students who need them most.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

The Importance of Representation in STEM: Why mentorship and visibility matter for young students from underrepresented backgrounds.

The Challenges and Triumphs of Running a Nonprofit: Irene shares the behind-the-scenes efforts to provide resources and mentorship.

How You Can Make a Difference: Ways to support Rise In STEM through volunteering, donations, and community outreach.

🏛 Links & Resources:

Rise In STEM https://RiseinSTEM.ca

Podcasthon https://www.Podcasthon.org

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FLASHCARDS: Lillian Baumbach Jacobs: America’s First Female Master Plumber

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In this Flashcards episode of Math! Science! History!, we celebrate the life and legacy of Lillian Baumbach Jacobs, the first female master plumber in the U.S. Just in time for next week’s Fix a Leak Week, we explore how Lillian defied societal norms, mastered a trade dominated by men, and became an unexpected icon, even receiving fan mail from soldiers during the Korean War. From her early days learning plumbing alongside her father to becoming the head of Baumbach Plumbers, Lillian’s journey was one of perseverance, skill, and leadership. Her legacy not only paved the way for women in the trades but also serves as a powerful reminder that passion and expertise matter more than outdated stereotypes. In this episode, we discuss three major lessons we can take from her story—breaking barriers, following passion over stereotypes, and creating opportunities by challenging norms. Whether you’re pursuing a career in STEM, trades, business, or leadership, Lillian’s journey proves that no field is off-limits.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Break Barriers in Any Industry ✔️ Follow Passion Over Stereotypes ✔️ Create Opportunities by Challenging Norms

🏛 Links & Resources:

Women in Plumbing & Piping (WiPP) – wipp.org (A network supporting women in the plumbing industry)

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) – nawic.org (Support and scholarships for women in construction and trades)

The United Association (UA) – Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprenticeships – uanet.org

Fix a Leak Week Resources – epa.gov/watersense (EPA resources for water conservation and leak repair)

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Transgender Pioneers: Dr. James Barry and Angela Clayton

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In this episode of Math! Science! History!, we celebrate Women's History Month by highlighting two remarkable transgender figures in STEM: Dr. James Barry and Angela Clayton. Dr. Barry, a pioneering 19th-century surgeon, challenged societal norms to advance medical science and improve healthcare. Angela Clayton, a nuclear physicist, broke barriers in radiation safety and transgender advocacy. Their lives exemplify courage, innovation, and the pursuit of truth in both science and identity.

  🧠 What You’ll Learn:

1.      The groundbreaking medical achievements of Dr. James Barry, including one of the first successful cesarean sections where both mother and child survived.

2.      How Angela Clayton revolutionized radiation protection and nuclear safety while advocating for transgender rights in the United Kingdom.

3.      The historical and ongoing challenges faced by transgender individuals in STEM and how both Barry and Clayton navigated them.

4.      The importance of advocacy, acceptance, and inclusion in both scientific communities and society at large.

🏛 Links & Resources:

International LGBTQ+ Rights Organizations:

·         Amnesty International - https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/discrimination/lgbt-rights/ 

·         Human Rights Watch - https://www.hrw.org/topic/lgbt-rights 

·         OutRight Action International - https://outrightinternational.org/ 

United Kingdom LGBTQ+ Rights Organizations:

·         Stonewall UK - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ 

·         Mermaids UK (supporting transgender youth) - https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ 

·         Press for Change (legal rights for transgender individuals) - http://www.pfc.org.uk/ 

United States LGBTQ+ Rights Organizations:

·         Human Rights Campaign - https://www.hrc.org/ 

·         National Center for Transgender Equality - https://transequality.org/ 

·         Lambda Legal - https://www.lambdalegal.org/ 

·         The Trevor Project (supporting LGBTQ+ youth) - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 

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FLASHCARDS! Women's History Month and the 1893 Congress of Women

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In this special Women’s History Month episode of Math! Science! History! Flashcards, we explore the significance of women in leadership and why recognizing their contributions is more important than ever. We dive into the historic 1893 Congress of Women at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, where brilliant women like Ellen Swallow Richards, Mary Putnam Jacobi, and Christine Ladd-Franklin made their mark in science, medicine, and mathematics. Their pioneering work laid the foundation for gender equality in academia and beyond.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

✅ The role of the 1893 Congress of Women in advancing gender equality in science and academia. ✅ The groundbreaking contributions of Ellen Swallow Richards in environmental science and sanitation. ✅ How Mary Putnam Jacobi shattered myths about women in medicine and advocated for medical education. ✅ Christine Ladd-Franklin’s revolutionary work in mathematical logic and color vision. ✅ Why Women’s History Month is essential for acknowledging and continuing the legacy of women’s contributions.

📚 Books to Read:

The Science and Art of Home Sanitation – Ellen Swallow Richards

Mary Putnam Jacobi and the Politics of Medicine in Nineteenth-Century America – Carla Bittel

Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World – Rachel Ignotofsky

The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science – Julie Des Jardins

  🔗 Additional Resources:

Smithsonian Women’s History Initiative – https://womenshistory.si.edu

National Women’s History Museum – https://www.womenshistory.org

The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) – https://www.awis.org

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Tessellations & Tenacity: Marjorie Rice’s Story

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In this episode of Math, Science, History, we explore the incredible journey of Marjorie Rice—a homemaker who defied expectations and made a lasting impact on the world of mathematics. With nothing more than curiosity, determination, and a pencil, she discovered new classes of pentagonal tilings that had eluded professional mathematicians for decades. We’ll dive into her early life, the moment that sparked her fascination with tessellations, and the innovative methods she used to uncover patterns that changed mathematical history.

How did an amateur mathematician working from her kitchen table revolutionize an entire field? And what can we learn from her perseverance and unconventional approach to discovery? Join me as we uncover the remarkable story of Marjorie Rice and her legacy in the world of mathematics.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Marjorie Rice discovered four new types of pentagonal tilings; something experts believed was impossible.

✔️ The importance of independent curiosity in mathematical discovery and how self-taught mathematicians have made major contributions throughout history.

✔️ How pentagonal tilings apply to real-world structures, from architecture to art and even natural patterns.

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FLASHCARDS: The Rule of 72 Explained: How Fast Will Your Money Grow?

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In this Flashcard Friday episode of Math! Science! History!, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful math trick: The Rule of 72. Have you ever wondered how long it takes for your investment to double? Or how quickly inflation can cut your purchasing power in half? The Rule of 72 offers a quick mental shortcut to estimate these changes without needing a calculator.

Join host Gabrielle Birchak as she breaks down the math behind this rule, explains why it works, and explores real-world applications in investing, savings, and inflation. Learn how small percentage changes can significantly impact your financial future, and discover why savvy investors use this rule to guide their decisions.

Whether you're new to finance or just love a good math hack, this episode is packed with valuable insights! Tune in, get smarter, and impress your friends with this easy mental math trick.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The Rule of 72 is a Quick Way to Estimate Doubling Time ✔️ It Works for Both Investments and Inflation ✔️ Could be a great party trick, if you’re feeling nerdy

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It's Women's History Month! Ladies, here is to YOU! You have no idea how much you inspire me to hustle, to reach, to climb, to learn, to seek, and to basically kick ass! I feel so lucky to live in a world that celebrates our accomplishments and provides opportunities for us to become our best selves! But we still have A LOT of work to do...for those who are marginalized, those who feel silenced, those who are afraid to speak out, those who don't have monetary resources, those who don't have health care (or could lose it!), and those women who do not have basic rights! . Let's keep up the amazing work, for the future women in the world! Let's keep up the fight! LET'S MAKE HISTORY! ♀️💪 . #womenshistorymonth #womensupportingwomen #ladiesarejustamazing https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQx6MRviBF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=