Old School Thoughts

Martha and I met through our discovery of DNA. We have never seen each other, personally, but we have accepted our kinship as we explore life and topics together. I have used my research to get back at the institution of slavery. Each time I find a new relative, I say, “Gotcha” and try not to let go. That sentiment is not always reciprocated. That becomes the frustrating part. I have met some amazing cousins during my journey and I love each one of them as if I have known them for a lifetime. During this episode, Martha and I are attempting to define a family tree and make it palatable for African Americans. We are defining a family tree as a networking system like the Underground Railroad, Green Book, and other sources that provided a safe haven for us along the way. What are your thoughts?

During this episode of Old School Thoughts, Martha and I demonstrated the complexities that go into discussing African American history and how we should approach accountability. No two observers are the same, but there is a need for each member to approach the conditions from different angles. Different angles provide different perspectives. Someone is always in the picture.

How many of you enjoyed the leftovers the morning after Thanksgiving? How many of you grew up eating leftovers? During this episode, Martha and I expanded leftovers to represent all areas of our lives, culture, race, family, and other factors as we transform as individuals. What are your thoughts?

Happy Thanksgiving!! This conversation, with Fred Harmon, has been a long time coming, but today we are here. While visiting Fred for Thanksgiving dinner, he finally granted me this valuable opportunity to record part of his legacy. I enjoyed the conversation.

With all of the negative things surrounding us, Martha and I felt strongly about discussing the nostalgia of celebrating Thanksgiving. We wanted to ignite a public discussion about celebrating family, unity, and Thanksgiving. My prayers go out to the young generation because they are dying too soon by gun violence and other destructive actions. My prayers go out to the lonely residents in convalescent homes and those living alone. We love you and until next time, Be Good.

Martha and I used our “25 minutes of anger” to discuss our disappointment about how people, family, and friends voted or not voted. There is so much to assess. Your thoughts are welcome for additional episodes. What are your thoughts?

What will it take for Africans in America and throughout the Diaspora to pay attention to patterns and assess what our ancestors were able to achieve that we seem to have a hard time maintaining? The history is too serious to ignore.

Martha and I returned to summarize what we have learned through this series of discussions about the Diaspora. We want to thank all of our listeners for the support and comments.

Martha and I are truly on a journey together. Without any rehearsals, we come together with a ridiculous level of like-mindedness. In this series, about the Diaspora, we are challenging our listeners to just consider what we are presenting. For one to speak with the acknowledgment/understanding of the Diaspora requires a willingness to scrape the barrel of what we have been misled to learn. I hope you are finding value in what we are attempting to share. Correction: A comment was made concerning Brazil receiving 1 billion Africans. Change to 1 million. Be good!

We have reached our fourth season!! During this episode, Martha and I continue to talk about the significance of referring to the Diaspora when addressing the slave trade. Too often the subject is discussed as a separate event based on geography instead of one event that affected the lives of millions through captivity and dispersion. What are your thoughts?