Road To Legacy Podcast

For this edition of Road To Legacy Podcast Donald and Martin go across the pond (via Zoom) to England to interview this exceptionally creative human being. REMEL LONDON!!!!!!

Remel London is a name that SHOULD come to mind when you think of Black presenters doing their thing. Remel London, the face of Sky Ones What's Up, TV and host of her own radio show on Capital Xtra, founder of much celebrated creative platform The Mainstream which provides key networking opportunities, live events, workshops/seminars, and podcasts to support exceptional diverse talent developing careers in mainstream media spaces. 

Martin & Donald speak to the Imperct Pastor Jeff Brown lead pastor at Soma Church Northwest Indianapolis. This young Indianapolis pastor is on the rise. Bringing so many young people from all races back to the Christian church. This pastor is young and dynamic. Jeff will change the way you think about the Christian church and restore your faith in Christ. This is part 1 of his story. A story that is sure to inspire, influence and educate.

Professor, Department of History

Professor and Chair, Department of American Studies at Indiana University. His work centers on the intersection of labor history and the struggle for racial justice in societies shaped by white supremacy, particularly in the U.S. South (1865-1954) His book, Twice the Work of Free Labor examines the role of convict leasing and chain gangs in the remaking of the American South in the half century after the Civil War. Donald and Martin talk to Dr Lichtenstein about "Unmasked" , an exhibit at the Crispus Attucks Museum (1140 Dr MLK Jr. St., Indianapolis) Works of art that's teaching the ugly history of lynching in America. We wanted to know the challenges of a white professor teaching the truth about white supremancy and racist violance in America.  

RTL speaks with Philadelphia native Dana Ross on coaching some top athletes the challenges of business and raising a family but most importantly her journey of surviving a double mastectomy and her continuing fight against breast cancer.

Monica has a National Emmy for Breaking News. 6 local Emmys, and an Edward T. Murrow Award for Investigative Series and Reporting Monica Morales joins Martin and Donald to discuss her daily coverage of NYC's housing crisis, food insecurity, and health care inequalities in black and brown communities. Monica also expresses her love and gives tribute to community activist Roxanne Reid who passed away from Covid in 2021 and just happened to be Donald's beloved mom.

RTL Podcast speaks to Bronx Council Member Amanda Farias of the 18th district. Farias is the Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and the Co-Chair of the Women's Caucus. She is the first woman, Bronxite, and Latinx person to serve as Chair of the committee on economic development. As chair, she hosted the city's first legislative hearings on the emerging adult-use cannabis industry, and the NYC ferry system, and has worked to ensure that economic recovery is focused on equity and prioritizes our Black and Brown communities.

RTL Podcast speaks to Bronx City Council Member Amanda Farias of the 18th district. Amanda Farias represents the neighborhoods of Castle Hill, Classon Point Harding Park, Parkchester, Unionport, Shorehaven, and Soundview.

A brief discussion with Road To Legacy Podcast contributor and National Geographic photographer Ron Lewis in Brooklyn New York

James Forten (September 2, 1766-March 4, 1842) was an African American abolitionist and wealthy businessman in Philadelphia. George Bonga (August 20, 1802-1880) could speak French, English, and Ojibwe. The Bonga family is just one example of the diversity and cultural exchange resulting from the Northwest Territory's fur trade. Road To Legacy contributor Curtis Reed breaks down these two African American icons.

Martin & Donald discuss mental illness, as we all mourn the death of Steven Twitch Boss. We explore mental health in the African American community. As they explore their encounters with black mental illness. Also, an update on their annual Road To Legacy toy drive.