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Inclusive Storytelling
by Ashwini Prasad
Welcome to the Inclusive Storytelling podcast where we talk about diversity, inclusion and belonging in the arts! Your host is Ashwini Prasad, The Inclusive Screenwriter, who leads with equity and justice as her pillars in her work as an anti-racist educator and screenwriter. She has over 20 years of experience in anti-racism, anti-oppression and social justice work with two Master’s degrees in these focus areas. Her recent book, “How To Write Inclusively: An Analysis & How To Guide,” provides how tos on writing inclusively that is available for purchase on Amazon.
Episodes
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73 - Revolutionaries and the Black Rosies
In this episode, we learn about the South Asian revolutionary Bina Das who took her college graduation to do her part in India's independence. Dutch artist Villem Aron Deus who used his skills to forge papers for Dutch Jews and sacrificed his life for the Dutch resistance. Finally, learn about…
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72 - Yuri Kochiyama - Advocate & Malcolm X's confidant
Yuri Kochiyama was an American civil rights activist born in San Pedro, California. Yuri’s life and advocacy are extraordinary and I will only touch on some aspects of her life. I encourage you to learn more about Yuri and her incredible contributions to social justice and equity.
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71 - Ann Lowe, Wedding Dress Designer to the Kennedy's
This episode is the final episode in Black Women Designers, highlighting Ann Lowe. Ann started design at age six and was making her own designs at age 10. Ann, like Elizabeth Keckley who kicked off the trio of episodes, designed for the US White House when her and hear team designed the wedding...
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70- Ruby Bailey, Harlem Renaissance Fashion Designer
This episode is the second in a trio of episodes focused on Black women fashion designers. In this episode, we learn about Bermuda born and Harlem influenced fashion designer Ruby Bailey. Bailey made figurines of her designs and was a creative force in the Harlem Renaissance. Sources:...
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69 - Elizabeth Keckley - Fashion Designer for a First Lady
Elizabeth Keckley kicks off the trio of episodes focused on Black women fashion designers. Elizabeth was the personal dressmaker and close confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham Lincoln. Learn about her incredible story and life in this episode. Be sure to share, like, subscribe, and...
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68 - Black Champion Cyclist Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor
Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor born in 1878 was one of the world’s first black sports superstar ad an internal cycling champion who never received his accolades because of racism. Sources: https://www.majortaylorassociation.org/who.shtml Worcester Whirlwind flier
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67 - S. Asian Immigration and the Pacific Northwest - 1800s to present
Immigrants in Canada and the United States are rich with history. In this episode, we discuss South Asian immigrants who traveled from British Columbia to Oregon, mainly men. The men lived and worked together in St Johns and Astoria Oregon. They faced racism and prejudice on Oregon, but built a...
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66 - Season 4 Recap
Thank you for another amazing season! I am looking forward to sharing more stories of incredible people who deserve their stories to be told. Be sure to follow me on IG. Find me at, The Inclusive Screenwriter.
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65 - S. Asian Oscar Nominees and Wins in the 1930s
Merle Oberon and Vivien Leigh were Oscar nominated actresses, and most likely S. Asian. Learn about these amazing women and how Michelle Yeoh may not be the first Asian to be nominated and win the Best Actress Oscar. Major props to Michelle Yeoh and her incredible career, achievements and 2023…
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64 - Amelia Boynton Robinson, US Civil Rights Activist
In this episode, we learn about Amelia Boynton Robinson was a leading civil rights activist who played a key role in the efforts that led to passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and was the first African American woman in Alabama to run for Congress. Sources: Amelia:...
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63 - Oro African Church
Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church was a staple for the Black Canadian families in rural Ontario in Canada. Former slaves joined the War of 1812 as loyalists with the promise for land and not returning to slavery at the end of the war . These soldiers were not given the best farm land. The...
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62 - Pauli Murray, sex and gender activist
Pauli Murray was a civil rights activist, advocate, legal scholar and theorist, author and an Episcopal priest. They were an incredible voice for sex and gender rights. Pauli should be a household name!
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61 - Blind Lemon and LeadBelly
In this episode, we learn a little about Blind Lemon and LeadBelly who were influential Blues and guitarists in the United States. They were the OG influencers for Blues music.
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60 - Barbara Jordan - First Black US Congress Woman
In this episode, we discuss Barbara Jordan, the first Black, US Congress person! A LGBTQIA and disability advocate.
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59 - Nicole Mann First Indigenous Woman Astronaut
Nicole Mann is a an enrolled member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes from what we call Northern California and the first US Indigenous woman astronaut. She may continue her accomplishments in 2025 as a member of the lunar landing team!
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58 - Rock & Roll Women Monarchs
In this episode, we learn about the women who are the monarchs/pioneers on Rock & Roll! We start with Bessie Coleman and Memphis Minnie who were born in the late 1800s, and then Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Tharpe is known as the "Godmother of Rock and Roll."
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57 - S4 and Ann Thomas Callahan
Ann Thomas Callahan, Peepeekisis Cree Nation, was one of the first Indigenous graduates of the Winnipeg General Hospital's nursing school in 1958 in Canada. She was also involved in the creation of the Registered Nurses of Canadian Indian Ancestry, now called the Canadian Indigenous Nurses...
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S3 - Thank you and Wrap Up
Thank you for S3 of the podcast! Be sure to like, share, download and subscribe. Follow the podcast and other stories at The Inclusive Screenwriter on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter.
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56 - Elizabeth Tailfeather and Wilma Mankiller
Who was the first Indigenious prima ballerina? Elizabeth Tailfeather from the Osage Nation. And, Wilma Mankiller was the first woman Cherokee Chief. Learn about how Alcatraz Island and an 18-month occupation led to her activism. Indigenous and First Nations women are incredible and powerful!
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55 - Bessie & Kalpana, the love of flight, & Dr. Palmer OBE
In this episode, we discuss Bessie Coleman who was the first Black woman pilot, and Kalpana Chowla who was an incredible astronaut. Tragically, both women died doing what they loved. Lastly, we learn about Sir Palmer OBE who overcame injustice and became Scotland's first Black professor.
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54 - Tawaifs, Vaishno &54 - Kala Bagai and the death of the "American" Dream, & Rais Bhuiyan after 9/11
In this episode, we explore the Tawaifs who were cultured and revered S. Asian women prior to colonialism, the tragedy of Vaishno Bagai and the triumphs of Kala, his wife, in the United States, and how Rais Bhuiyan turned an act of hate into an act of love
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53 - Jolly Jumper History and the "Human Computer"
In this episode, we celebrate Olivia Poole who was an Ojibwe Canadian invention who patented the Jolly Jumper. We also learn about Shakuntala Devi who held a Guiness World Record when she calculated two 13-digit numbers in her head with the correct answer!
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52 - The Santee Sioux/Dakota and the anti-Nazi White Rose Resistance
Content Warning: Execution and Genocide In this episode, we discuss the worst mass execution in the United States, and one of the largest in the world, the 38 Santee Sioux/Dakota who were executed in 1862. The White Rose was a German resistance movement focused on anti-Nazi action during WWII.…
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51 - Agnes at 102 & Zheng He The Ming Dynasty Explorer
In this episode, we learn about Agnes Keleti who is the most successful Jewish female athlete in Olympic history and 102 years young. Also, Zheng He who was a commander and set sail on his first voyage in 1405, commanding some 27,800 people.
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50 - Myrtle, Angela & Sorjuana
In this episode, we learn about Myrtle Gonzalez who was the first influencer and amazing actress from the early 1900s. Angela Alvaraz who won a Latin Grammy at 95 years young. And, Sorjuana Ines de la Cruz who was a 17th century feminist nun.
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49 - Zelda & Fashion, Jean and Politics, and Suzanne & Medicine
In this episode we learn about Zelda Wynn Valdes who was a Black fashion designer to the stars and had the first Black-owned business on Broadway in New York City. Jean Augustine is first Black woman to be appointed to Canada’s federal Cabinet. Suzanne LaFlesche was the first Indigenous physician...
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48 - The Fultz Quads, Charlotte and Aletha
In this episode, we discuss the Fultz Quads who were surviving Black quadruplets. Charlotte Ray who was the first Black woman lawyer in the United States, and Black tennis star and phenomena Aletha Gibson.
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47 - Jean, Paul, Wayson, Larry and Ke Huy
Get to know the stars from Kim's Convenience, Wayson Choy who as a SE Asian, Canadian celebrated writer, Larry Kwong who was a trailblazing hockey player, and the Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan!
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46 - James, Ming-Na, Giancarlo, Rick and Angela
In this episode, I highlight a few of the accomplishments of James Hong from Everything Everywhere All At Once, Ming-Na Wen from Mulan and the Book of Boba Fett, Giancarlo Esposito from Better Call Saul, Rick Worthy from Supernatural and Angela Basset from Black Panther!
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S3 - We're Back!
Season 3 of the Inclusive Storytelling Podcast is here! This season will focus on shorts about amazing people who deserve to be household names.
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45 - Season 2 Finale
Thank you for two seasons of the Inclusive Storytelling podcast! Stay tuned for Season 3.
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44 - Redbone
In the final episode of the, “Inclusive Storytelling,” podcast Season 2, we take a look at the iconic band Redbone. Their chart topping hit, “Come And Get Your Love,” is how we are introduced to Peter Quill in, “Guardians of the Galaxy,” and on repeat by Officer Big in Reservation Dogs played by...
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43 - Eartha Kitt
Jason A. Coombs (Mr. Robot, Grave Mysteries, Two Grown) is an accomplished actor, writer, director, Artistic Director of the Bridgeport Film Festival and, “Survival Jobs,” podcast host joins us to speak about Eartha Kitt. Eartha Kitt was an US American singer, actress, comedian, dancer and...
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42 - Vandana Shiva
Vandana Shiva (born 5 November 1952) is an Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, ecofeminist and anti-globalization author.[2] Based in Delhi, Shiva has written more than 20 books.[3] She is often referred to as "Gandhi of grain" for her activism associated with the...
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41 - Aida Keykhaii
Sarah Alma Angelle, award winning actress (Family Law, Umbrella Academy and The Handmaid’s Tale), producer, and founder of Alma Matters production joins us so we can learn about Aida Keykhaii. Aida is an accomplished creative in Iran, and in 2015 she moved to Canada with her husband, Mohammad...
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40 - Famous Black Canadian Women
In this episode, we highlight incredible Black, Canadian women. We begin with Anne Clare Cools who was the first Black Senator in Canada and in North America. Michaelle Jean was the first Black Governor General of Canada. Rosemary Brown was the first Black women elected to a Canadian legislature....
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39 - Dr. Oronhyatekha: Canada’s Second First Nation Doctor
In this episode, Corus Entertainment’s AM 980 News radio anchor discuss Dr. Oronhyatekha who was Canada’s second First Nations doctor from the Six Nations. Dr. O, as he was affectionally named, overcame great odds, an Indigenous Residential School and racism to become a doctor. He gave back to…
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38 - David Suzuki and Tara Cullis
In this episode, we learn about Canadian academic, scientist broadcaster and environmental activist David Suzuki, and his impressive wife Tara Cullis. Both Suzuki and Cullis are co-founders of the David Suzuki Foundation and committed their lives to environmental protection and criticizing...
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37 - Marlee Matlin
Marie Gettel-Gilmartin who is the, “Fertile Grounds Podcast,” host joins us to share about Marlee Matlin. Marlee is deaf and won an Oscar for her role in, “Children of a Lesser God.” Marie shares insights about Marlee’s life, her career and recently her work in the award-winning movie, “Coda.”…
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36 - Sandra Miju Oh
Sandra Oh is a Canadian and US American actress. She has an incredible life and an amazing career which deserves a movie or mini-series (with her permission). Take a listen into a small glimpse of Oh’s incredible life.
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35 - Norah Jones
Content Warning: Suicide Norah Jones is a lover of languages and cultures for their joy and power to give identity and hope to individuals and communities. In this episode, Norah shares insights about her grandparents, aunt and family whose ancestry goes back to modern-day Croatian by heritage.…
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34 - Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin was a gay civil rights activist and non-violent resistance practitioner. He was an influential team member of the Martin Luther King Jr. cohort, and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. His sexuality led to him being less celebrated than his counterparts and not as known...
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33 - Dolores Cannon
Harris Eddie Hill is a best-selling author, speaker and alignment coach. Harris talks to us about Dolores Cannon who was a scientist and author in hypnotherapy. Dolores focused on understanding the ancient understanding of hypnotherapy that is not highlighted in the field due to colonization....
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32 -The Canadian and US Wild, Wild, West
The West in North America is filled with many historical figures who did not, and still do not, receive recognition for their contributions in the 1800s and early 1900s to Canadian and US American history. This episode highlights Black cowhands and women who were notorious robbers to the amazing...
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31 - John Rollin Ridge
Content Warning: Violence to Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island (United States) In this episode, Randall Jahsson joins us who wrote the story for the 1997 hit, “Mask of Zorro,” starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Antonio Banderas. Yellowbird, or John Rollin Ridge, was part Cherokee and is probably...
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30 - Titanic and Non-White Passengers
Joseph Phillippe Lemercier Laroche, Julliette Laroche, and their children, Simonne, Louise, and Joseph Jr. were on the Titanic and the only Black family onboard. Ah Lam, Fang Lang, Len Lam, Cheong Foo, Chang Chip, Ling Hee, Lee Bing and Lee Ling. These are the names of the 8 Chinese nationals...
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29 - Laugh Factory franchise owner Jamie Masada
In this episode, we speak with Bill Taub who was a writer on Hills Street Blues, Barney Miller, Magnum P.I. (original) and In the Heat of the Night alum to name a few of his credits. Bill speaks about his good friend Jamie Masada who built the Laugh Factory franchise. Jamie has built careers such...
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28 - Alice Guy-Blache
Alice Guy Blache is considered one of the first filmmakers to make a narrative fiction film and the first woman to direct a film. It is said that from 1896 to 1906, she was the only female filmmaker in the world. Her first movie was La Fee aux Choux (The Fairy of the Cabbages) which has a 60…
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27 - Fatima al-Fihri
Serena Rasoul is a Muslim Southwest Asian and North African actress and writer. She recently founded Muslim American Casting--a casting agency that casts and advocates for Muslim and Middle Eastern and North African (MENA aka SWANA) talent in the TV/Film and Commercial industries. In this…
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26 - Thich Nhat Hanh
For educational purposes. In this episode, we briefly discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's incredible legacy as a Buddhist monk. I would love a movie or mini-series to be made about this fascinating leader and monk. Be sure to like, downlead, subscribe and share this and other, “Inclusive Storytelling,”...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Inclusive Storytelling podcast where we talk about diversity, inclusion and belonging in the arts! Your host is Ashwini Prasad, The Inclusive Screenwriter, who leads with equity and justice as her pillars in her work as an anti-racist educator and screenwriter. She has over 20 years of experience in anti-racism, anti-oppression and social justice work with two Master’s degrees in these focus areas. Her recent book, “How To Write Inclusively: An Analysis & How To Guide,” provides how tos on writing inclusively that is available for purchase on Amazon.
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