# Three mothers who shaped American history

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Podcast: [TED Radio Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-radio-hour-803570)
Published: 2026-02-27T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/27/nx-s1-5725315/three-mothers-who-shaped-american-history
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MLK Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin are household names, but what about their mothers? This hour, author Anna Malaika Tubbs explores how these three women shaped American history. Original air date: February 27, 2026. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at plus.npr.org/ted . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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