What would you ask the family who enslaved your ancestors? Could you listen to them, forgive them...love them? Would you be sympathetic to their plight and misguided actions?

These are some of the topics that we touch on today as we sit down with Diana Roman, a descendant of the Hairston family...one of the largest slave owning families in American history. Over the course of their dominance they owned and managed 43 plantations accounting for over 10,000 enslaved Africans.

Diana is eager to redirect her legacy from the atrocities of slavery to possibilities of genealogical reconnection. Her family has complete an intact record for every person they enslaved and are working with the other large historical slave holding families and the mormon to church to provide these records….answering genealogical questions for millions.

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If social justice matters to you then take my word for it THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU. Social Justice Fighter Attorney Gerald Griggs lays it out like none other … PERIOD.

We talk everything from being to woke to vote, what social justice is and how we find our way to the promise land and what a social justice league would look like today.

We also open up the While Black Anti Racism Call Center getting you prepared to handle any racist words coming your way.

Just go listen RIGHT NOW to Attorney Gerald Griggs

Make sure to catch up with Attorney Greggs on his social platforms - it’s easy they are all @attorneygriggs or catch him on his website at www.geraldagriggs.com/

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If social justice matters to you then take my word for it THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU. Social Justice Fighter Attorney Gerald Griggs lays it out like none other … PERIOD.

We talk everything from being to woke to vote, what social justice is and how we find our way to the promise land and what a social justice league would look like today.

We also open up the While Black Anti Racism Call Center getting you prepared to handle any racist words coming your way.

Just go listen RIGHT NOW to Attorney Gerald Griggs

Make sure to catch up with Attorney Greggs on his social platforms - it’s easy they are all @attorneygriggs or catch him on his website at www.geraldagriggs.com/

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Can Hip Hop has save Black America?  That's the question we pose to a hip hop originator the legendary DJ Hurricane.  Hurricane cut his teeth in hip hops early years alongside Run DMC and his best friend Jam Master Jay while creating his own brand as the long time DJ for the Beastie Boys.

On this episode we talk how hip hop has created an economy allowing more of us to thrive and survive than sports.  We also hear his thoughts on the growth and future of hip hop and learn if maybe hip hop missed an opportunity to create advocates in white america where enemies now stand.

Hurricane breaks down his role in hip hop today, his daughter's success on the reality show Growing Up Hip Hop, and spills the bean on his new project Jay’s Hat, launching soon!!!

Tune in now and understand the experience of not just growing up hip hop but being active in the birth of hip hop

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Can Hip Hop has save Black America? That's the question we pose to a hip hop originator the legendary DJ Hurricane. Hurricane cut his teeth in hip hops early years alongside Run DMC and his best friend Jam Master Jay while creating his own brand as the long time DJ for the Beastie Boys.

On this episode we talk how hip hop has created an economy allowing more of us to thrive and survive than sports. We also hear his thoughts on the growth and future of hip hop and learn if maybe hip hop missed an opportunity to create advocates in white america where enemies now stand.

Hurricane breaks down his role in hip hop today, his daughter's success on the reality show Growing Up Hip Hop, and spills the bean on his new project Jay’s Hat, launching soon!!!

Tune in now and understand the experience of not just growing up hip hop but being active in the birth of hip hop

Make sure you follow DJ Hurricane on Instagram @djhurricane1

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If the hustle is more art than science then today's guest Sammy Approved (The Hip Hop Barbara Walters) is without question a critically acclaimed artist. She has developed a knack to not only find her way into amazing opportunities but also to create opportunities in the places she wishes to be. The power of believing in yourself and turning that belief into action is a skill the black community can always learn and improve upon - and Sammy has it down cold!

Today's episode isn't about what black about what she does but instead its a focus on creating success while black and not stopping until YOU are satisfied with your position.

Download this one now and get busy building!. 

Make sure to follow Sammy Approved: IG @sammyapproved, The I Do Music Podcast @idmpodcast; The Girl Frans Podcast @girlfranspod; Sammy Approved TV www.sammyapproved.tv

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If the hustle is more art than science then today's guest Sammy Approved (The Hip Hop Barbara Walters) is without question a critically acclaimed artist.  She has developed a knack to not only find her way into amazing opportunities but also to create opportunities in the places she wishes to be. The power of believing in yourself and turning that belief into action is a skill the black community can always learn and improve upon - and Sammy has it down cold!

Today's episode isn't about what black about what she does but instead its a focus on creating success while black and not stopping until YOU are satisfied with your position.

Download this one now and get busy building!.  

Make sure to follow Sammy Approved:  IG @sammyapproved, The I Do Music Podcast @idmpodcast; The Girl Frans Podcast @girlfranspod; Sammy Approved TV www.sammyapproved.tv

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Ain’t much (and by ain't much we really mean nothing) we enjoy talking about more than Jesus and in todays episode we talk at length about the LORD and our expression of love for him via musical praise. This is a dope episode in general, but especially if you have ever been through anything. Most of us recognize that religion and gospel music have carried us through some dark time and some amazing moments and we were blessed to have Gospel Recording Group Half Mile Home in the studio with us to share all things gospel and address a few of their dark and amazing times.

They take us on a ride covering their time with Jodeci and Missy in the basement all the way to praising the holy name of the lord up to building their own appliance business empire. All things are possible through faith and Half Mile Home is a shining example of that.

Strap up and buckle in for an awesome episode with an inspirational and enlightening guest in Half Mile Home.

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