The religious practices that our ancestors were able to keep is something that we often talk about. But, the use of praise houses, their meaning, their structure, the music that came out of them and their very existence was not only a source of resistence, but also where they found joy.

The word culture is something that covers a lot of things, but when you really get down into it, it is the core of who and what we're made of.

The Gullah are descended from West Africans who were deeply connected to the soil and to the land that they lived on. Listen in on an in-depth and powerful two part conversation on who we are and why the soil is such a significant part of our DNA.

The ancestors held on to their memories of Africa because they wanted to make sure that our homeland wasn't forgotten.

Now, it's time for us to make sure that the next generations not only know, but they are able to experience the culture in the traditional and emotional ways that the ancestors intended.

The ancestors knew exactly what they were doing.

They saw the wealth that came out of the soil that they toiled and the sense of place that came from the land.

Purchasing property provided than with independence, a place to live and grow their food, but more importantly, it established generational wealth.

If you've every thought about going back home to Africa or have been inspired by the countless celebrity pilgrimages that the 2019 Year of Return to Ghana spawned, well, then you have been moved by the work and influences of Professor James Smalls. For over 40 years, he's been the principle bridge between the Diaspora and returning home for countless Black / African Americans.

His efforts, in concert with the Ghanaian Government, has created an incredible movement to bring us back to our African homeland and to better understand our history and who we are as a people.

So, what is the diaspora and where did it start?

It's often talked about, but do you really know?

And what about all of the affects that its had and the lasting traumas that we're still experiencing today?

Owning land is a big part of the American Dream, right?

Well, when land has been purchased by an ancestor who through their blood, sweat and tears left it for you to have a better life, then its more than a plot of dirt, it's their legacy. And that's worth doing everything that you can to hold on to it.

The Gullah people have a rich history and culture that's connected to West African roots. Through the significance of storytelling, cultural heritage, and the ongoing movement to reconnect with ancestral roots, Author Amadu Massally shares a fresh exploration of new perspectives on the Gullah's connection to the Rice Coast and the importance of preserving the our language.

We know all about the distorted history that has been taught us in the past. And fortunately, "when we know better, we do better".

The MLK assassination is a story most of us are very familiar with and the famous picture on the balcony. What we haven't heard is the story from the Kneeling Man, who was there when it happened.

We often talk about our ancestors, but being able to find and speak their names is a powerful gift to have. Taking the time to do the research on our family tree is often hard to do, but details about their lives paints an incredible image of what they experienced and sometimes, who they were and what they did. Saying their name no only honors them, but enables us to remember their sacrifices.