On this episode, we speak with author David Dennis Jr. about his new book, The Movement Made Us. Listen as he shares about the power of writing this story with his father, civil rights activist, David Dennis, and his journey to this moment.

“The Movement Made Us” available here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-movement-made-us-david-j-dennis-jrdavid-j-dennis-sr?variant=39664845652002

Episode Highlights

-Talking about English major at Davidson (0:30-8:00)

-Influence of David Dennis Sr (8:44-10:30)

-“Do I make you uncomfortable?” Origin (11:45-17:30)

-Experience teaching at Morehouse (18:15-20:15)

–Writing for TSS (20:42-22:42)

–Experience with Editors (24:00-26:00)

–Working at Landscape (26:02-27:00)

–Writing with his father (28:15-34:00)

–An Ode To Mississippi (34:30-36:21)

–Importance of pre-ordering (36:30-36:50)

-Call to action (37:00-End)