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In this powerful episode of A Black Executive Perspective, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Abbe Marcus, Executive Director, and Joan Grangenois-Thomas, Board President of Journeys to Change (JTC) — an organization transforming how we connect to history.

Through immersive experiences in civil and labor rights, JTC takes participants beyond the classroom and into the very places where history was made. Abbe and Joan share how these journeys build empathy, awareness, and purpose — particularly among young people — while confronting the growing attempts to erase our collective past.

Together, they explore the power of storytelling, the importance of preserving the truth, and how revisiting past struggles can reignite the fight for justice today. This episode is a call to remember, reflect, and act — because history isn’t just something we study; it’s something we live through, learn from, and carry forward.

▶︎ In This Episode

00:00: Introduction and Expectations

01:08: Meet the Hosts and Guests

01:28: The Mission of JTC Experience

02:18: Backgrounds of Abbe Marcus and Joan Grangenois-Thomas

06:34: The Importance of Relationships and Storytelling

07:33: The Power of Immersive Experiences

10:17: Combating Systemic Racism Through Housing

11:39: The Impact of Historical Journeys

21:59: Challenges and Benefits of Interracial Leadership

28:53: Engaging the Youth and Combating Misinformation

31:33: Book Club and Zoom Events

33:08: The Importance of Preserving History

34:38: Creating Accessible Historical Programming

35:30: Connecting Past and Present Activism

36:52: Empathy and Perspective Through History

37:32: Taking Action in Your Community

38:45: Challenges in Making History Relevant

40:56: Uncomfortable Conversations for Growth

45:28: The Power of Ordinary People

49:57: How to Get Involved with JTC

53:54 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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