Unsung Heroines: The Hidden Histories of LA Women

About Unsung Heroines: The Hidden Histories of LA Women

Unsung Heroines: A Podcast for the Hidden Histories of LA Women, uncovers the untold stories of the trailblazing women who shaped Los Angeles into the dynamic city it is today. Each episode dives deep into their groundbreaking contributions to activism, art, and community-building, illuminating how their courage and vision transformed the cultural and social fabric of LA. Through captivating interviews and vivid historical accounts, Unsung Heroines brings these hidden legacies to life—ensuring these remarkable women are celebrated and their influence is never forgotten. Discover the vibrant history of LA through the voices and actions of its unsung heroines.

Publisher

The Ebell of Los Angeles

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Dec 2024

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Helen Larson: A Collector and Her Legacy with Christina Johnson

   This episode was recorded live during the third, annual, "Women's History in LA Symposium", hosted by The Ebell Institute. The Institute works on building and sharing knowledge of remarkable women of Los Angeles, whose contributions have been omitted from history books and ignored in public spheres. Along with esteemed keynote speakers, distinguished and graduate scholars provide enlightening presentations on various aspects of women’s history in Los Angeles.

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Ep. 3 - Changing the Voice of Democracy- Maria Guadalupe Evangelina Lopez with Susan Vaill

   This episode was recorded live during the third, annual, "Women's History in LA Symposium", hosted by The Ebell Institute. The Institute works on building and sharing knowledge of remarkable women of Los Angeles, whose contributions have been omitted from history books and ignored in public spheres. Along with esteemed keynote speakers, distinguished and graduate scholars provide enlightening presentations on various aspects of women’s history in Los Angeles.

3. 

   3 Sept 2026

   The Women of the YWCA and Hotel Fig with Lindsay Stidham

   This episode was recorded live during the third, annual, "Women's History in LA Symposium", hosted by The Ebell Institute. The Institute works on building and sharing knowledge of remarkable women of Los Angeles, whose contributions have been omitted from history books and ignored in public spheres. Along with esteemed keynote speakers, distinguished and graduate scholars provide enlightening presentations on various aspects of women’s history in Los Angeles.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 8 / 100

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Quality

2

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32