The Diver of Destiny: Shavarsh Karapetyan’s Heroic Rescue
In the early morning of September 16, 1976, a trolleybus carrying dozens of passengers plunged into the frigid waters of Yerevan Lake. Among the witnesses was Shavarsh Karapetyan, a world-champion fin swimmer who didn’t hesitate for a second. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Lamar Smith: A Vote Silenced
In 1955, Lamar Smith, a World War I veteran and civil rights activist in Mississippi, was murdered in broad daylight for helping African Americans exercise their right to vote. Despite dozens of witnesses, no one was ever convicted for his death. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Firefighter Who Never Forgot: Steve Buscemi’s Hidden Service
Before he became a beloved actor, Steve Buscemi wore a very different uniform. In the 1980s, he served as a New York City firefighter, answering calls from Ladder Company 55 in Manhattan’s Little Italy. When tragedy struck on September 11, 2001, Buscemi quietly returned to his old firehouse, working alongside his fellow firefighters in the ruins of Ground Zero. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Katherine Johnson: The Human Computer Who Reached the Stars
In this episode of Secret Heroes, we honor Katherine Johnson, the brilliant mathematician whose calculations helped launch America into space and bring astronauts safely home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Madam C.J. Walker: Building an Empire from the Roots Up
In this inspiring episode of Secret Heroes, we explore the extraordinary life of Madam C.J. Walker—America’s first self-made female millionaire. Born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 to formerly enslaved parents, she rose from poverty and hardship to build a haircare empire that empowered Black women across the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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