Passing on the Heirlooms and Legacies of Mental and Physical Health

Legacy of the Moment and the Movement: A Colored Girls Basks in Joy

Bishop Leah Daughtry and I discussed the Democratic National Convention and her trajectory into politics. We also discussed those she served and those who guided her along the way, including Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dr. Dorothy Height, Fannie Lou Hamer, Betty Shabazz, Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Minyon Moore, Tina Flournoy, and more. Other issues: “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics,” Vice President Harris, Maxine Waters, Vice President Biden, Win with Black Women, Jotaka Eaddy,  Buried Truths Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/0lBZFQD95uLY3B5BqxsCG8?si=2d7669c48a3c429b], wills, estate planning, and legacy. Bishop Leah Daughtry Bio The Reverend Leah D. Daughtry is a nationally acclaimed organizer-activist, political strategist, author, Faith leader, and public theologian. The daughter of a long line of community organizers and activists, Leah represents the fifth consecutive generation of pastors in the Daughtry family. A multi-faceted leader with a gift for solving highly complex problems with remarkable speed and precision, Leah has a proven capacity to manage multi-billion-dollar budgets and develop internal and external communication strategies. These abilities make her an in-demand consultant with invaluable expertise to organizations seeking exponential growth. She describes her ability to create calm out of chaos as a God-given gift, and everything she has accomplished is a reflection of that gift. She is Principal of On These Things, LLC, which supports various businesses and organizations with strategic planning, project management, and community engagement activities. In addition to a stint on Capitol Hill, Daughtry has previously served as Chief of Staff at the US Department of Labor, Chief of Staff of the Democratic Party, as well as Chief Executive Officer of the 2008 and 2016 Democratic National Conventions, making her the only person in Democratic Party history to hold the position twice. Currently, Bishop Daughtry serves as Presiding Prelate of The House of the Lord Churches. Standing at the intersection of Faith and politics, she works with community activists and organizations, political entities, businesses, and faith leaders and communities to assist them in building coalitions and partnerships that advance the common good. For her work with and within communities of Faith, Religion News Service named her one of the twelve most influential Democrats in the nation on faith and values politics. She has also served as Resident Fellow at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics, where she focused on the role faith and values play in American politics. Daughtry is the co-author, along with Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, and Minyon Moore, of the NAACP Image Award-winning For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics (St. Martin's Press, 2018). In it, four of the most powerful African American women in politics share the story of their friendship and how it has changed politics in America. She is a contributing author to Moved By The Spirit: Religion and the Movement for Black Lives (Rowman and Littlefield, 2023). In 2018, Daughtry launched Power Rising, a convening of, by, and for Black women, designed to support them in leveraging their political, economic, and social power to ensure equity, opportunity, and representation for themselves and our communities. This phenomenally successful gathering created an agenda that is turning power into action and using our influence for the betterment of ourselves, our communities, and our country.

Closing an Estate: A Daughter's Journey

Our guest, Cynthia Robbins, discusses the death of her mother and her efforts as the administrator of her mother's estate. She provides great detail about the whole process. This isn't an episode you'd want to miss! Other key Topics Discussed: * Estates and heirs * Obituaries * Insurance, courts and c*vid * EIN numbers and bank accounts * Wills * Co-ops vs condos * Administrator vs executor of an estate Useful resources: * ⁠legacypreservation.life⁠ [http://www.myexitplan-mep.com/] * Listen to this podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://youtu.be/dudZH5SaSZI] Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal or professional advice on any subject matter. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content included in this podcast, without seeking legal or other professional advice.

The Legacy of Maggie L. Walker: Jim Crow Had Nothing on Her

On this last Black History Month episode, I interviewed Diallo Brooks, Senior Equity Fellow at the Schott Foundation and great-great-grandson of Maggie L. Walker. Diallo and I discussed the creative spirit and fortitude of his great-great-grandmother, and how she succeeded despite Jim Crow and in the former Capitol of the Confederacy. Maggie Walker was born in 1864 in Virginia to a formerly enslaved mother. In 1893, she became a teacher, was married a few years later, and as a sign of the times, she had to give up her teaching job.   That did not dissuade her advocacy, however. She became involved with the Order of St. Luke, an organization dedicated to African Americans' social and financial advancement. Through her leadership, St Luke established the St. Luke Herald newspaper, opened a clothing store to employ Black women, and ventured into the insurance industry. She then opened the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, making her the first African American woman to head up a bank in the United States. Her home in Jackson Ward is now a museum run by the Park Service; there is a statue of her on Broad Street in downtown Richmond and a college preparatory high school that bears the name Maggie L. Walker Governor's School. In researching Mrs. Walker, I found her advocacy for Black people inspiring. Unfortunately, her story was not in any history books I have ever read, but I am fortunate and honored that Diallo Brooks, Maggie Walker’s great, great grandson, Diallo Brooks, joined me on the podcast today. We also discussed Diallo's uncle/cousin Spottswood Robinson III, a civil rights attorney in the Brown v Board of Education case. Diallo posted the following on his LinkedIn page: “This Black History Month, I invite you to celebrate the remarkable achievements of my uncle/cousin, Spottswood Robinson III. Robinson III was a pioneering civil rights attorney who played a crucial role in the historic Brown v. Board of Education case, challenging segregation in public schools and advancing equality. As a key member of the legal team, Robinson helped pave the way for the desegregation of schools in the United States, leaving a lasting impact on civil rights history. Robinson III also made history as the first African American to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, later becoming Chief Justice. His appointment broke barriers and inspired future generations of African American judges. Let's honor his legacy.” Diallo Brooks [https://schottfoundation.org/person/diallo-brooks/] More on Maggie L. Walker ⁠Carry On: The Life and Legacy of Maggie Lena Walker⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR3CexPZXEk&t=357s] ⁠Maggie Walker: Our History is Her Story [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScQdz_05k3A]

Passing on the Heirlooms and Legacies of Mental and Physical Health

Thank you so much for joining Heirloom & Legacy. This episode features Aisha Tyehimba, a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist. Aisha discusses her trajectory from a K-12 teacher to a therapist now. We focus on the heirlooms and legacies passed on from generation to generation in the form of mental and physical health. Aisha has an introspective analysis of black pathology and how societal norms force us into systems that don’t always allow us to thrive. We also discussed DNA imprints, epigenetics, and how parents pass their mental and physical triumphs and challenges on to their children. Aisha also has a love and understanding of kids and young people that may be unmatched by anyone other than my sister, who was previously a nanny and retired from The NYC Department of Education’s Living for the Young Family Program, also known as (LYFE) The program allows young parents to stay in school while their child is in a sponsored daycare. This same sister now cares for a child who needs extra attention. As Aisha discussed young kids' energy, I remembered my final class in the 6th grade, where I was a teacher’s assistant at a local school. I would walk into the class, and it looked like a scene from the gremlins with kids hanging from the rafters. I exaggerate a bit, but I thought these kids were out of control back then. Unfortunately, that experience informed my decision not to become a teacher. Aisha forced me to look at how I, in the 6th grade, pathologized the kids in that class. She has forced me to put things in perspective. I hope you enjoy our discussion.   NYC Department of Education LYFE [https://lyfenyc.org/] Aisha Tyehimba Healing Matters [https://healingmatters-llc.clientsecure.me/#home] nature vs. nurture hurt people hurt people

The Legacy of Black History Month as an Ancestor

The Story Behind Black History Month [https://www.npr.org/2022/02/01/1075623826/why-is-february-black-history-month] Amir Sulaiman [http://www.amirsulaiman.com/] You Will Be Someone's Ancestor Act Accordingly by Amir Sulaiman [https://open.spotify.com/track/6ll7Lf8sLLa1wLumM7R2kX?si=c3be4658cbbb4d17] legacypreservation.life [www.legacypreservation.life]