Researchers estimate, out of all recorded history, stories about women make up only .5%. This statistic, along with the desire to get these stories heard, has inspired Tia Lantzy to create a space for sharing incredible narratives. Point Five Percent is a new podcast that shines light on unsung women from history. Each episode features the unique story of a woman from the past who likely hasn’t gained the recognition she deserves. Tia invites a different woman from her life, based on similarities to the featured individual in each episode, to discuss, learn and share their own extraordinary experiences.
Sister-in-law, Adriana Garcia-Lantzy joins Tia to talk about professional tennis player, golfer, musician and first black athlete to break onto the professional tennis and golf scenes, Althea Gibson.
Tia is joined by her amazing mother Georgia to talk about women's rights activist, suffragist and philanthropist, Katharine Dexter McCormick.
Friend and Mentor Kim White joins Tia for the Pride episode where they talk about gay rights activist Storme DeLaverie.
Chicago actor and friend Elaine Carlson joins Tia to talk about infamous Chicago brothel owners and sisters, Ada and Minna Everleigh.
Chicago actor, illustrator, graphic designer and lovely wife of mine, Kris Lantzy, joins me to talk about Screenplay writer Frances Marion.
Friend and Chicago community organizer Lenese Clark, joins Tia to talk about seamstress Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave and best friend of Mary Todd Lincoln.
Researchers estimate, out of all recorded history, stories about women make up only .5%. This statistic, along with the desire to get these stories heard, has inspired Tia Lantzy to create a space for sharing incredible narratives. Point Five Percent is a new podcast that shines light on unsung women from history. Each episode features the unique story of a woman from the past who likely hasn’t gained the recognition she deserves. Tia invites a different woman from her life, based on similarities to the featured individual in each episode, to discuss, learn and share their own extraordinary experiences.