Working on genealogy require that researchers constantly check for sources to validate what they know or what they think they know to be true. Blurred truths can lead to inaccurate information - that leads to assigning the wrong people as relatives. Martha and I are committed to this podcast and this series because they are worth our time and pursuit of leaving a valuable legacy. Let us know what you think about this episode.

Martha and I approached this episode attempting to get our audience to focus on the truth. One must become prepared to accept the truth about relatives and the effectiveness of the “Village.” When you decide to pursue your ancestral history, we all must realize that our family is not ours to own. We are branches to a larger tree that was planted many years and generations ago. Let us know what you think.

Martha and I have agreed to stay on task to talk about starting a family tree. This episode is also based on a request from Martha’s niece. This is our opening to the topic. We hope you find the information interesting enough to start or improve your research. Let us know what you think.

I have really enjoyed this two-part conversation with Martha about the PBS documentary: Talking Black In America - Riots. We made an effort to draw in previous episodes to keep our listeners reminded of previous thoughts/assessments. We have to pay attention to languages, cultures, and ethnicities. We are one, but we get distracted. I hope you enjoy this episode. Give us your thoughts. Until next time - Be Good.

This episode is basically an introduction into our next topic: Black While Talking. Martha and I would like to get us to think about how our African culture and languages faded and are fading with each generation. We have also given up and abandoned communication that once created solidarity. Today, some Africans in America are okay with friends of other ethnicities calling them by derogatory names as if they are terms of endearment. There is always a gap generation. Let us know your thoughts.

This episode concludes Martha’s three-part series on “We’re Not Merchants!” This episode has a lot to do with the importance of marketing and knowing your product well enough to accurately pitch it. These are two pitfalls to transforming an idea or dream into a sustainable business. We love you and be good. Please pass it on.

Last week, Martha led our conversation with her knowledge and description of a “Merchant Class or Society” as it pertains to African American communities. This is Part 2 of the same topic. We opened this episode with a short discussion about what should we take away from the observance/celebration of Juneteenth. Let us know your thoughts.

Martha and I had the distinct pleasure of meeting with Dr. LaTasha Jones Adams to learn about her initiative to start a charter school in Columbus, Georgia. The proposed name for the school is Dominion Purpose Academy. Though she is at the early stages of the process, Martha and I invited Dr. Adams to the podcast to share with all of us her purpose behind the initiative and other considerations. I look forward to this legacy and its impact. Please pass it on.

Welcome to another episode of Old School Thoughts! Thank you for all of your support. Like always, I really enjoyed recording this episode with Martha. We’re Not Merchants has to do with strengths and weaknesses to survive as a business class. I hope you enjoy this episode and pass it on to friends and family.

In this episode, Martha is leading us through a series of thought provoking situations that we should analyze beneath the surface. She used bugs and slugs, metaphorically, at one point, to get her message across. Please pass this episode on to others.