From 1904 to 2025, so much has changed yet some of the things that were being fought for back then are still being threatened today. Telling these stories like the life of Wiley Jones is incredibly important to preserve the true story of recent American history. In this final episode of A Respected Color, we look at the progress that has been made what is still to come.

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This podcast was made possible by the Curtis H Sykes Memorial Grant, supporting projects that preserve, commemorate, and enhance the heritage of African Americans in Arkansas. Funding is administered by the Black History Commission of Arkansas and funded by the Arkansas General Assembly through the Arkansas State Archives.Find the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. Find the video version on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share. It helps us get this amazing story out to as many people as possible.

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In the late 1800s, Wiley Jones was raising businesses, transportation, and a whole community that was quickly gaining wealth. All in a town where people who looked like them were being hanged in front of the courthouse by angry mobs.

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This podcast was made possible by the Curtis H Sykes Memorial Grant, supporting projects that preserve, commemorate, and enhance the heritage of African Americans in Arkansas. Funding is administered by the Black History Commission of Arkansas and funded by the Arkansas General Assembly through the Arkansas State Archives.Find the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. Find the video version on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share. It helps us get this amazing story out to as many people as possible.

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Wally Jones, a formerly enslaved individual who navigated the complexities of freedom, community building, and political empowerment in post-Civil War Arkansas. It delves into the psychological impacts of slavery, the challenges of the Emancipation Proclamation, and the entrepreneurial spirit that emerged among Black communities during Reconstruction. The discussion also highlights the shifting political landscape and the promises made to freed individuals that were often broken, emphasizing the resilience and determination of those who sought to carve out a place for themselves in society.Hosted, filmed, produced, and edited by Ti KingMusic: "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This podcast was made possible by the Curtis H Sykes Memorial Grant, supporting projects that preserve, commemorate, and enhance the heritage of African Americans in Arkansas. Funding is administered by the Black History Commission of Arkansas and funded by the Arkansas General Assembly through the Arkansas State Archives.Find the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. Find the video version on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share. It helps us get this amazing story out to as many people as possible.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/arkastcon/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkastpod/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/arkast#podcast #blackhistory #history #mystery #biography #research #stories #pinebluff #arkansas #civilwar

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Wiley Jones was born as a slave, sold with the furniture, thrown into war, and rose as an entrepreneur in the Jim Crow South. This limited podcast series tells the most complete version of his story after extensive research and interviewing by the Arkansas Podcast Collaborative. Subscribe on your favorite platform and help us preserve this incredible story.

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There is a complex legacy of the Civil War, particularly in the South. We are exploring themes of slavery, political dynamics, and the role of African Americans. It highlights the contentious narratives surrounding the Civil War, the experiences of enslaved individuals, and the psychological impacts of the conflict. The story of Wiley Jones serves as a poignant example of the struggle for freedom and identity during this tumultuous period in American history.Hosted, filmed, produced, and edited by Ti KingMusic: "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This podcast was made possible by the Curtis H Sykes Memorial Grant, supporting projects that preserve, commemorate, and enhance the heritage of African Americans in Arkansas. Funding is administered by the Black History Commission of Arkansas and funded by the Arkansas General Assembly through the Arkansas State Archives.Find the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. Find the video version on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share. It helps us get this amazing story out to as many people as possible.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/arkastcon/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkastpod/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/arkast#podcast #blackhistory #history #mystery #biography #research #stories #pinebluff #arkansas #civilwar

Wiley Jones was an extraordinary man. Born into slavery, a self-made entrepreneur, all in a time when discrimination and violence were at its highest. The Arkansas Podcast Collaborative presents A Respected Color, a limited podcast series on the life of Wiley Jones as we spent over a year researching and piecing together his story. We are joined by Black History experts and go far beyond anything taught in schools about the Jim Crow South and how it relates today in 2025.Hosted, filmed, produced, and edited by Ti KingMusic: "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This podcast was made possible by the Curtis H Sykes Memorial Grant, supporting projects that preserve, commemorate, and enhance the heritage of African Americans in Arkansas. Funding is administered by the Black History Commission of Arkansas and funded by the Arkansas General Assembly through the Arkansas State Archives.Find the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. Find the video version on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share. It helps us get this amazing story out to as many people as possible.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/arkastcon/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkastpod/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/arkast#podcast #blackhistory #history #mystery #biography #research #stories #pinebluff #arkansas