In this episode we remember and celebrate the life of Anita Pointer,  founder of The Pointer Sisters, which her writing talents helped propel to stardom.  In her lifetime, she was so much more than a singer.  She was a proud supporter of women's rights and committed to advancing racial justice and civil rights.   She was also a writer, producer, and businesswoman. Throughout her career, she blazed a trail for women artists generally, and Black women artists particularly on stage and behind the scences. Pointer changed the game both on and off the stage through her involvement in the civil rights and Black Power movements in the Bay Area in the 1960s.In honor of her passing and support of her family, we’re re-releasing this special episode with Anita and her brother Fritz Pointer, acclaimed professor and historian and former music manager, which we taped last year. The two joined us to celebrate Juneteenth and unpack their award-winning memoir, Fairytale: The Pointer Sisters’ Family Story.The Pointer siblings discuss coming of age during the civil rights movement; emphasize the importance of tenacity and learning the hard way; and break down what it was like for their family to finally break through and land award after award—all by doing it their own way. As an added bonus, expect to be serenaded by Anita Pointer!Check out this episode’s landing page at MsMagazine.com for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.Tips, suggestions, pitches? Get in touch with us at ontheissues@msmagazine.com. Support the show