Episode 219: Septima Clark - Educating for Equality

Episode 219: Septima Clark - Educating for Equality

From Tangential Inspiration by Teresa Wymetalek

February 9, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 219

About this episode

This episode celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the contributions of educator Septima Poinsette Clark and features stories about Olympian Elena Meyers Taylor and two impactful books.

Welcome to Episode 219 of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast. We celebrate Black History Month with our story about the quiet educator, Septima Poinsette Clark, who helped power the Civil Rights Movement. We also share the story of 5 Time Olympian, Elena Meyers Taylor, who is a hero on and off the bobsled track, and Teresa shares the stories behind two books you do not want to miss, The Many Lives of Mama Love and The Sun Does Shine. Take a little time to relax and refill your inspirational reserves. #BlackHistoryMonth #BeKind #WeStandWithUkraine We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirational stories at tangentialinspiration@gmail.com. Follow us on our social media: Website: tangential-inspiration.com Instagram: tangentialinspirationpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangentialinspiration Twitter: https://twitter.com/TangentialInsp1 Produced and Edited by Craig Wymetalek

People in this episode

Host: Teresa Wymetalek

Topics covered

  • Civil Rights Movement
  • Black History Month
  • Education
  • Inspiration
  • Olympics
  • Books

Keywords

  • Septima Clark
  • Elena Meyers Taylor
  • Civil Rights
  • Black History
  • Olympics
  • inspiration
  • books

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Craig Wymetalek

Books & works: The Many Lives of Mama Love, The Sun Does Shine

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