The Godmother
iHeart
In the 1930s, Lucky Luciano, one of American history’s most notorious mobsters, was finally taken down by a rookie prosecutor. Eunice Carter was one of the first Black Women ever to become a prosecutor in America. She operated from the heart of the Harlem Renaissance to navigate the corrupt world of downtown Manhattan politics, and a deeply racist and sexist pre-civil rights American society. But her pioneering role in what became known as the “trial of the century” has been forgotten by popular history. Hers is the story of a writer, social worker, mother, teacher, sister, socialite, political candidate, community organizer and unheralded pioneer. This eight part immersive podcast is hosted by poet and writer, Nichole Perkins. Read more
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The Godmother, hosted by Nichole Perkins, dives into the life of Eunice Carter, an unsung hero in American legal history. As one of the first African American female prosecutors, Carter's strategic mind played a pivotal role in the downfall of mobster Lucky Luciano. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, the 40-minute eight-episode series highlights her legal knowledge and multifaceted life as a writer, mother, and community advocate. The Godmother is a society & culture podcast by iHeartPodcasts.iHeart
Nichole Perkins
United States
9
40'
8-part series
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