14. Barbara Jordan and Fatima al-Fihri

Jessica tells the  story of the Texan political pioneer Barbara Jordan, and Caitlin covers Fatima al-Fihri, founder of the world's first university.

Pre-Ramble: Caitlin's Gel Face Mask

Act 1:  Fair Fight

Barbara Jordan:

• NBC News: “16 Queer Black Pioneers Who Made History,” by Gwen Aviles and Ariel Jao
• Biography.com: “Barbara Jordan Biography” 
• History, Art & Archives: United States House of Representatives: “Jordan, Barbara Charline”
• NBC News: “The Story of Black Women in Politics: How We Got To Kamala Harris’ Ascent,” by Janell Ross 

Fatima al-Fihri:

• “The true story of Fatima al-Fihri, the founder of the world’s first known university” by Anna-Marie Crowhurst, Stylist
• “Fatima al-Fihri: Founder of the world's oldest university,” Deutsche Welle
• “Al-Qarawiyyin, world’s oldest, continually operating university, was founded by a Muslim woman,” ed. YASEMIN NICOLA SAKAY, Daily Sabah
• “Fatima al-Fihri: Founder of the world’s first university,” by Rebecca Mortimer, Manchester University Press
• “Fatima Al-Fihri: The Mother of Moroccan Intellectuals,” by Abdellah Boussouf, Morocco World News 

Special Lady Shout Outs:

• Chairani
• Simone Gordon, aka "The Black Fairy Godmother"