Collected is a project of the African American History Curatorial Collective at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. This podcast offers compelling and accessible journeys through topics in African American history that are particularly relevant today. Season one looks at contemporary Black Feminism. Season two looks at Black women entertainers in American popular music.
This episode explores the evolving landscape and potential future for Black women in the music industry.
27 Feb 2025
Episode 5: To Advocate Like Bernice
This episode explores the advocacy strategies of Bernice, revealing insights into effective activism and social change.
20 Feb 2025
Episode 4: To Rise Like Donna
Experts including Daphne Brooks, Fredara Hadley, Crystal Moten, Dwandalyn Reece, Fath Davis Ruffins, and Craig Seymour examine Donna Summer's influential career beyond the "Queen of Disco" title, exploring her rise to the top as an icon in an interview.
13 Feb 2025
Episode 3: To Dance Like Tina
Industry experts Daphne Brooks, Margo Jefferson, Portia K. Maultsby, Crystal M. Moten, Dwandalyn R. Reece, and Fath Davis Ruffins explore Tina Turner's groundbreaking career, genre-defying performances, and lasting impact as the Queen of Rock in this interview episode.
6 Feb 2025
Episode 2: To Scat Like Ella
Pulitzer Prize winner Margo Jefferson, Fath Davis Ruffins, and Judith Tick, PhD, explore Ella Fitzgerald's innovative scat singing and significant contributions to jazz and the American songbook in this interview episode.
30 Jan 2025
Episode 1: To Sweat Like Beyoncé
Daphne A. Brooks, Margo Jefferson, Crystal M. Moten, Dwandalyn R. Reece, Fath Davis Ruffins, and Craig Seymour explore the historical context of Black women in music, examining innovation, labor, impact, and legacy in this interview episode.
23 Jan 2025
Collected Season Two: The Musical Genius of Black Women (trailer)
Host Krystal Klingenberg previews season two of the "Collected" podcast, highlighting the labor, spirit, and genius of Black women who have shaped American popular music for a century in an interview.
31 Mar 2022
Episode 6: The Future of Black Feminism Re-routed
Crystal and Krystal engage Paris Hatcher, Barbara Smith, Dr. Brittney Cooper, Raquel Willis, Dr. Duchess Harris, Charlene Carruthers, Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and Feminista Jones in an interview, exploring the present concerns and future directions of Black feminism.
24 Mar 2022
Episode 5: Intersectionality Re-rooted
Raquel Willis, Barbara Smith, and Dr. Duchess Harris explore Kimberlé Crenshaw's concept of intersectionality, tracing its origins and evolution to illuminate how oppression functions within society in this interview episode.
17 Mar 2022
Episode 4: Self-Care Re-rooted
Guests Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Feminista Jones, Dr. Courtney Marshall, Paris Hatcher, Charlene Carruthers, Dr. Brittney Cooper, and Raquel Willis explore self-care's political importance to Black feminists and its connection to community care in this interview episode.
10 Mar 2022
Episode 3: Identity Politics Re-rooted
Hosts Crystal Moten and Krystal Klingenberg explore the origins of "identity politics" by examining the Combahee River Collective's 1977 statement with Barbara Smith, Brittney Cooper, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and Duchess Harris in this interview episode.
3 Mar 2022
Episode 2: Collective Re-rooted
Crystal and Krystal explore the meaning of "collective" in Black feminist organizing, featuring Barbara Smith discussing the Combahee River Collective's history and insights from Dr. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Feminista Jones, Dr. Brittney Cooper, Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and Dr. Courtney Marshall in this interview episode.
24 Feb 2022
Episode 1: Black Feminism Re-rooted
Dr. Crystal Moten and Dr. Krystal Klingenberg interview Dr. Brittney Cooper, Paris Hatcher, Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and Feminista Jones to define Black Feminism and explore its historical context, revealing its importance for understanding Black women's experiences.
23 Feb 2022
Introducing 'Collected'
The African American History Curatorial Collective introduces "Collected," a podcast exploring relevant topics in African American history, beginning with contemporary Black Feminism.
Who has been a guest on Collected
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Daphne Brooks
Fredara Hadley
Crystal Moten
Dwandalyn Reece
Fath Davis Ruffins
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
12,924,361
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
43 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100
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Quality
45
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
51
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