Drs. Anna and Percy Julian: The Affair That Helped Birth The Pill
About this episode
The episode explores the scandalous love affair between Anna and Percy Julian and its impact on their futures amidst societal challenges in 1932.
In the summer of 1932, Anna and Percy learn that their scandalous love affair has been exposed on the front page of the most popular Black newspaper in DC. They were on their way to making history but now that their secret’s out, their futures hang in the balance.
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Black newspaper
Places: DC
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