When we think of Women’s History Month, rarely do we refer to the history that emerged of women spending months on cargo ships, kidnapped, terrorized and—for those who survived—threatened with death at every waking moment. Our podcast, Before You Go, introduces audiences to history through first-person accounts. Needless to say, we’re also big fans of historians, who tell us of decades and centuries past.

Joining us for our inaugural live stream event, under our Before You Go Books series, is a premier researcher in Middle Passage Studies. Dr. Sowande’ Mustakeem of Washington University in St. Louis authored the book Slavery at Sea: Terror, Sex and Sickness in the Middle Passage. She joins us Saturday, March 13, 4pmEST for a live chat about her findings. We’re anticipating a most riveting conversation. Please register for our free online event by clicking here.