Heirloom and Legacy

Audacious Legacy: Nkechi Taifa Speaks


Listen Later

We close out Black History Month with an interview featuring the author, speaker and Founder and Principal of The Taifa Group, Nkechi Taifa. We discuss her once-banned children’s book, Shining Legacy. Nkechi and I also touched on topics such as reparations and the campaign to pardon Marcus Garvey.

Other key Topics Discussed:

  • Garvey Movement, Dr. Julius Garvey & Pardons
  • Justin Hansford, US Representative to the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
  • Voting Rights & Reparations
  • Freedom Farm Cooperative
  • Vietnam War
  • COINTELPRO
  • The Black Panthers
  • SNCC
  • Useful resources:

    • justice4garvey.org
    • Connect with Nkechi through her website 
    • aalbc.com
    • https://www.ted.com/talks/nkechi_taifa_reparations_an_issue_whose_time_has_come
    • 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.

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store

      Heirloom and LegacyBy Angelyn C. Frazer-Giles