About this episode
Shontavia Johnson introduces us to Sarah Goode, who made history in 1885 as one of the first Black women to receive a U.S. patent for a folding cabinet bed—the direct ancestor of the Murphy bed—revolutionizing space-saving furniture for urban homes.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Karen Hunter Is Awesome! publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Karen Hunter Is Awesome!
History as a Superpower: Dr. Cheryl LaRoche on 'The Resurrectors'
Karen Hunter Is Awesome!
Prophetic Fiction & Black Imagination: Garrison Hayes on Octavia Butler
Karen Hunter Is Awesome!
The Legacy of Dolly Parton: Leaving a Mark of Love and Kindness
Karen Hunter Is Awesome!
Sunday Counterprogramming: Why I No Longer Worry About the “End Times”
Karen Hunter Is Awesome!