Episode 043—Making Space (feat. Marie Tredway)
We're joined by actor, director and blogger, Marie Tredway...for a journey to early Filipino American history with a look at the Manilamen of Saint Malo. Then Cass takes us to space, or rather, dresses us for space with the NASA seamstresses.
Harpers Article 1883 - First documented reference of “Manilamen”
The “Manilamen” join army (1812)
First Filipinos in New Orleans
Aylene Baker stitching a heat shield
More on Marie:
Marie Tredway is an actress, director, dancer, blogger, mom, and so much more. She is best known for her role as Nurse Trini on Chicago Med. She’s amazing. Follow her at @MarieGTred on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
SOURCES:
Filipino American History: FILAM Tribune, Harpers Weekly, Asia Matters for America, Lagniappe and Other Essentials, Balitang America
NASA Seamstresses: BBC, ABC, Wiki
CREDITS:
Original Theme: Garreth Spinn
Original Art: Sarah Cruz
SPONSORS: This episode was sponsored by RAYGUN & ECBG Cake Studio (all promocodes mentioned in episode are one word, no spaces)