What's Your Legacy?

Yvette discusses the New York Times bestselling book "The Color of Law" by Richard Rothstein with African studies scholar and international development specialist Dr. Tahiya McCoy Nyahuma.  Currently a professor in the Sociology Department at Rowan University, Dr. Nyahuma choose "The Color of Law" for her Critical Race Theory class. The book explores the government's role in racial inequity with the establishment of imposed racial zoning, tax exemptions for racist institutions, racial restrictive covenants, subsidies for builders to create whites-only communities, and other direct government-initiated actions. The book helps inform today's observation of racial disparity which resulted from an unconstitutional past and which is in need of government-supported remedy.

Norris Turner recently started Turner Healthcare Quality Consulting after over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry. In this conversation with Yvette, Norris shares his life philosophy on important questions: How does one conquer fear? How do you know if you've made the right career choice? Norris' captivating business perspective and his comprehensive pharmaceutical background have made and will continue to make a profound difference for his clients' success.

Yvette talks with her sister, Deborah Tulani Salahu-Din: poet, writer, educator and specialist in African American literary history. Tulani is an advocate for the study of African American history and culture. She is currently with the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. She returns to What's Your Legacy? during Black History Month to talk about Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History. As a James A. Baldwin scholar, she shares the life and legacy of this great American writer and activist.

Yvette's father, Edward Theodore Taylor, died May 30, 2020. In 2014, she interviewed him at her annual Client Appreciation Event on her show, "Today, It's Your Legacy." He shares a monumental moment in the integration movement that changed the course of integration history in the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Yvette's conversation with Rodlena Sales, staff attorney with Stern Community Lawyering Clinic at Drexel University's School Law, addresses the important work of public interest lawyers. Rodlena is passionate about her work in underserved communities and for people who otherwise could not afford legal services. She handles issues in employment, housing, real estate, and a myriad of other legal matters.

Yvette continues her conversation with Tiffany Thomas Smith, Esq. as Tiffany discusses her candidacy for Judgeship.

In a prior episode of What's Your Legacy? released on December 27, 2018, Tiffany shared her family law practice work – particularly her collaborative approach to divorce. She also talked about her charitable work in Africa. Tiffany is now expanding her commitment to the community in her bid to serve as a Judge on the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.

Yvette's conversation with Tyrone M. Robinson, owner of Opportunities To Serve LLC, is filled with great advice for those who want to start a business as well as business owners who want to grow their business. Tyrone, known as the Solutions Architect, uses his wealth of knowledge and expertise to fulfill his passion to serve and help others.

Yvette begins 2021 by encouraging listeners to not only read more but to think about what stories they might have to share. Her discussion with Bill Hemmig, Dean of Learning Resources and Online Learning at Bucks County Community College, demonstrates how exciting and important the literary process can be.

It's been quite a year! In this episode, Yvette encourages listeners to document what happened in your life this year. Because we should share and never forget our stories.

Yvette talks with Khalid Nasser Stewart who is an artist, teacher, urban farmer and entrepreneur. Khalid's life and legacy are about being creative in a variety of fields that can serve humanity.