Her Story-Black History Month by Salty Vixen

Feb 23, 2026 · 6m

Welcome back to Her Story – Black History Month brought to you by Salty Vixen! saltyvixenstories.comThis February, we’re celebrating the fierce, the forgotten, and the fearless women who built foundations, shattered barriers, and carried the torch when no one else would. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the life of Whoopi Goldberg — the first Black woman to achieve EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), iconic actress, comedian, producer, activist, and longtime moderator of The View.From growing up in poverty in Manhattan’s Chelsea-Elliot Houses public housing projects, battling undiagnosed dyslexia, becoming a teenage single mother, surviving addiction and homelessness, to rising as a groundbreaking star in Hollywood — Whoopi’s journey is raw, resilient, and inspiring.We cover:Her early struggles and how humor became her lifelineBreakthrough with The Spook Show and Broadway successOscar-winning role in Ghost, The Color Purple, Sister Act, and moreBecoming the first Black woman to solo host the Oscars (4 times!)Completing her historic EGOT18+ years on The View — controversies, wisdom, and why she’s still unfiltered in 2026Activism for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ equality, AIDS awareness, civil rights & morePersonal life: marriages, daughter Alexandrea, family losses, 2024 memoir Bits and PiecesOvercoming fear of flying, dyslexia, and proving doubters wrong! Follow Salty Vixen: Website: https://www.saltyvixenstories.com#WhoopiGoldberg #BlackHistoryMonth #HerStoryPodcast #EGOT #TheView #GhostMovie #SisterAct #TheColorPurple #BlackWomenInHollywood #InspirationalWomen #RagsToRiches #WomenTrailblazers #SaltyVixen

Feb 19, 2026 · 11m

Madam C.J. Walker : Self-Made Millionaire | Her Story - Black History Month by Salty Vixen (https://www.saltyvixenstories.com)In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the incredible life of Madam C. J. Walker — born Sarah Breedlove — the first American woman (Black or white) to become a self-made millionaire through her own vision and hard work.From orphaned child in the cotton fields of Louisiana to laundress, single mother, inventor, business mogul, philanthropist, and civil rights advocate — Madam Walker’s journey is one of unbreakable determination, innovation, and upliftment.She created the Walker System of hair care, trained tens of thousands of Black women as entrepreneurs, built a multimillion-dollar empire, funded anti-lynching efforts, supported HBCUs, and left a legacy that still inspires today.Her words still echo:“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.”If you’re inspired by stories of resilience, Black excellence, women’s entrepreneurship, and civil rights history — this episode is for you. #MadamCJWalker #BlackHistoryMonth #SarahBreedlove #SelfMadeMillionaire #BlackWomenEntrepreneurs #BlackExcellence #WomenInBusiness #HarlemRenaissance #CivilRights #HerStoryPodcast #SaltyVixen #BlackHistory

Feb 18, 2026 · 13m

Welcome back to Her Story – Black History Month brought to you by Salty Vixen! (saltyvixenstories.com)This February, we're celebrating the fierce, the forgotten, and the fearless women who built foundations, shattered barriers, and carried the torch when no one else would.In this powerful episode, dive deep into the extraordinary life of Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama – the first African American First Lady, bestselling author, advocate, and global icon of resilience and grace. From her working-class roots on Chicago’s South Side to the White House and beyond, Michelle's journey embodies hope, joy, resistance, and unbreakable strength.Hear the full story:Her childhood in a modest bungalow, shaped by her father's quiet battle with multiple sclerosis and her mother's unwavering supportAcademic triumphs at Princeton and Harvard Law, where she confronted racism and class divides yet found her voiceMeeting and marrying Barack Obama – mentorship turned love storyRedefining the First Lady role with Let’s Move!, the White House Kitchen Garden, Joining Forces, Reach Higher, and Let Girls LearnFacing intense scrutiny with dignity, delivering the iconic line: "When they go low, we go high"Post-White House impact: Becoming (millions sold, Grammy winner), The Light We Carry, The Look (2025 fashion memoir), Higher Ground Productions (Oscar-winner American Factory), podcasts like IMO with brother Craig RobinsonRecent 2026 moments: NBA All-Star Game family date night, Black History Month centennial message on enduring hope, joy, resilience, and resistance – "The dreams of our ancestors depend on all of us carrying on their work and refusing to be deterred."This episode is a celebration of Black excellence, women's empowerment, family values, and the power of rising above adversity. Michelle Obama shows us that true leadership lifts others, stays authentic, and chooses hope every time.If her story inspires you, like, comment your favorite Michelle quote or moment, subscribe for more Her Story episodes, and hit the bell for notifications!#MichelleObama #BlackHistoryMonth #HerStory #WhenTheyGoLowWeGoHigh #Becoming #FirstLady #Resilience #AfricanAmericanHistory #SaltyVixen #BlackExcellence #WomensEmpowermentSubscribe to Salty Vixen for more empowering stories of remarkable women!

Feb 17, 2026 · 6m

Rev. Jesse Jackson:Champion of Black Empowerment and Rainbow Coalitions for Justice- Her Story- Black History Month by Salty Vixen (https://www.saltyvixenstories.com): In this special Black History Month edition of Her Story, brought to you by Salty Vixen, we honor Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. (1941–2026), the civil rights leader, moral force, and champion of economic justice who passed away on February 17, 2026 at age 84.While Her Story celebrates fierce Black women who built the movement, today we make an exception to tell the story of a man who walked alongside them—amplifying their voices, demanding power, and carrying the torch forward. From marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to founding Operation PUSH and the Rainbow Coalition, running historic presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988, negotiating hostage releases worldwide, and inspiring generations with “Keep hope alive,” Rev. Jackson’s life was a blueprint for justice, inclusion, and hope.In this episode we cover:His roots in segregated South Carolina and rise through education & activismWork with MLK, Operation Breadbasket, and the founding of PUSHThe Rainbow Coalition: building multiracial powerGroundbreaking 1984 & 1988 presidential runsGlobal diplomacy: freeing hostages in Syria, Cuba, Iraq, YugoslaviaFamily, faith, controversies, health struggles, and enduring wordsWhy his legacy matters in Black History Month and beyondArticle to this podcast is : https://www.saltyvixenstories.com/rev-jesse-jackson-champion-of-black-empowerment-and-rainbow-coalitions-for-justice/#JesseJackson #BlackHistoryMonth #CivilRights #RainbowCoalition #OperationPUSH #KeepHopeAlive #JesseJacksonLegacy #CivilRightsMovement #BlackEmpowerment #HerStoryPodcast #SaltyVixen

Feb 17, 2026 · 11m

Discover the extraordinary life of Mary McLeod Bethune in this powerful episode of Her Story, Black History Month from Salty Vixen (saltyvixenstories.com). Known as the "First Lady of the Struggle," Bethune rose from picking cotton in a South Carolina field to become a pioneering educator, civil rights leader, founder of Bethune-Cookman University, and trusted advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.In this inspiring narration, we explore her journey:Born in 1875 to formerly enslaved parents as the first in her family born freeStarting her school in Daytona Beach with just $1.50, five girls, and unbreakable faithFounding the National Council of N*g*o Women and shaping New Deal programs through the Black CabinetBecoming the first Black woman to head a federal agency and helping draft the UN CharterHer timeless Last Will and Testament: “I leave you love. I leave you hope...”Why Mary McLeod Bethune inspires women today: She proves you can start small ($1.50!), build powerful networks, claim space amid racism and sexism, and turn education into liberation. In 2026, her story of resilience, ambition, and lifting others still lights the way for entrepreneurs, leaders, mothers, and changemakers everywhere.If her story fires you up, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE for more fierce women's histories during Black History Month, and drop a comment: What's one lesson from Mary that resonates with you right now?#MaryMcLeodBethune #BlackHistoryMonth #HerStory #WomenInHistory #CivilRights #EducationEquality #BethuneCookman #BlackWomenLeaders #InspirationalWomen #FDRAdvisor