Barbara Jordan | Women’s History Month with GPS
Today, GPS highlights the trailblazing career of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, whose work as an activist and scholar paved the way for many woman that have followed her in public service.… Read More →
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Althea Gibson | Women’s History Month with GPS
We kick off our weekend with inspiration, song, and a time to recognize the contributions of Althea Gibson, a professional athlete who broke racial barriers in a variety of ways.… Read More →
Bessie Coleman | Women’s History Month with GPS
Join GPS for another Thursday edition of Take 5 as he shares about pilot Bessie Coleman, 1st African American woman and first Native American to hold a pilot’s license. Our… Read More →
Misty Copeland | Women’s History Month with GPS
On this Wednesday episode of Take 5 with GPS, we feature Misty Copeland, 1st African American to be named principal ballerina for the American Ballet Theatre. Our musical pairing is… Read More →
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Mary McCleod Bethune | Women’s History Month with GPS
Join GPS for a Tuesday edition of Take 5, as he shares about educator and civil rights advocate Mary McCleod Bethune and sings a classic made popular by Marvin Gaye,… Read More →
Fannie Lou Hamer | Women’s History Month with GPS
Start Monday off right with this edition of Take 5, where we honor the rich legacy of Black women in history with a look at the life of Fannie Lou… Read More →
Marian Anderson | Women’s History Month with GPS
For this Sunday edition of Take 5 we honor the rich legacy of Black women in history with a look at the life and artistry of Marian Anderson, who was… Read More →
Ida B. Wells | Women’s History Month with GPS
On this Saturday edition highlighting Black Excellence in Women’s HERstory, GPS highlights the contributions of educator and journalist, Ida B. Wells. Our musical inspiration comes in the form of the… Read More →
Shirley Chisholm | Women’s History Month with GPS
It’s Friday morning, so take a few minutes and Take 5 with GPS. This morning GPS shares an inspirational figure to so many in the U.S. and beyond, American politician,… Read More →
Marva Collins | Women’s History Month with GPS
Join us for another Thursday-edition of Take 5, as GPS highlights education activist Marva Collins and shares a song passed down by oral tradition in the Black community, “Somebody’s Hurting… Read More →
Mae Jemison | Women’s History Month with GPS
It’s a Wednesday kids day on Take 5; join GPS as he sings a little Angel Medley and shares a little about the 1st African American woman to participate in… Read More →
Women’s History Month with GPS
As we move into the month of March, GPS will continue to highlight Black Excellence with a focus on the contributions of Black women to our history and contemporary society in honor of Women’s History Month.
Janet Emerson Bashen | Women’s History Month with GPS
Today, we highlight Janet Emerson Bashen, founder and CEO of the Bashen Corporation, a private consulting group that investigates Equal Employment Opportunity complaints under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act… Read More →
Roxane Wallace
Roxane Wallace is active in the arts as a performer, dance instructor, and choreographer. Originally from California, she holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of California at Berkeley. Constantly engaged in her field, she has worked with numerous choreographers and directors of both regional and international acclaim and earned the “Best Dancer” title in the…