Cemetery Row

Black Excellence '26: Comedians, Chemists, Musicians and More

March 2nd, 2026

Our Black History Month episode is coming at you a little late, but it's packed full of important history. Sheena covers the African Cemetery at Higgs Beach in Key West, plus soul singer Otis Redding. Lori shares the story of groundbreaking chemist Alice Ball, who produced the first effective treatment for Hansen's disease (leprosy). Hannah covers stand-up comedian and actor Richard Pryor.