In this week's episode, I chatted with Cheryl W. Brooks. She is an author, professional singer/songwriter, and editor. She introduces us to another Hidden Figure during Black History Month: Madame Sara Spencer Washington through her book Golden Beauty Boss: The Story of Madame Sara Spencer Washington and the Apex Empire’. Tune in to hear her journey of how she learned about this hidden figure while researching her debut book, Chicken Bone Beach: A Pictorial History of Atlantic City’s Missouri Avenue Beach. Cheryl’s first book was nominated for a 2017 Literary Award with the Schomburg Center in New York City, used in classrooms at Purdue University, and referenced in The Oxford Handbook of American Folklore and Folklife Studies.   Check out some of the people or things mentioned in this episode: ASALAH Connect with Cheryl IG:@cherylwoods Website: http://www.cherylwbrooksauthor.com Music: http://www.cheryllwoods.com Did you enjoy this?  You can regularly support this podcast by donating here. I often share more thought-provoking ideas on Medium, and you can check out my most recent think piece here. Want to share your thoughts or feedback on an episode? Please leave me a voice message. I'd love to hear from you or get suggestions on other guests to bring on to the show. Visit:  https://anchor.fm/not-your-average-culture/message Get in touch and stay connected!  Follow me on IG: @ChardeneyMason Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtu.be/yHA706wSVrM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/not-your-average-culture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/not-your-average-culture/support