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Media Specialist Gary Sheppard joins the show. He talks to us about the upcoming PAJI Juneteenth event, taking place Sunday, June 22nd at Malcolm X Park

Carolyn Williams from The African American Genealogy Group joins Dr. Aaron Smith to discuss the importance of looking into the genealogy of black ancestors for many reasons like unknown land that may still be in the families' name or the possibility of being connected to a historical figure.

Lady Alma joins Dr. Aaron Smith to discuss how she began her singing career and the misconceptions of being apart of the music industry as a black woman. Lady Alma also delves into some of the recent talent she has been listening to.

C.O.O of Welcome America Inc. Nicole Allen Joins Dr. Aaron Smith to discuss the beginning of the Wawa Welcome America campaign at the American American Museum of Philadelphia. Allen explores why Welcome America decided to connect the Juneteenth holiday to July 4th.

Dr. Aaron Smith is joined by Dr. Jay Fluellen the music director of the Marian Anderson historical society at the African American Museum of Philadelphia to discuss the life of Marian Anderson and to promote the choir who were preforming at the Juneteenth event.

Toluse "Tolu" Olorunnipa is a National Political Reporter for the Washington Post, and the co-author of His Name is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice, winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction.

Tolu joined The Post in 2019, and has covered the last three presidents. Previously, he spent five years at Bloomberg News, where he reported on politics and policy from Washington and Florida; and has reported from five continents and more than 30 countries as part of the presidential press corps.

He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss his book "His Name is George Floyd."

Kia Caldwell co-owner of Jot.Plan.Repeat joins Dr. Aaron Smith to discuss the need for products like stationaries particularly that feature black representation. Caldwell further delves into how their products feature positive black messaging which allows consumers to feel better about the work they do.

Dr. Aaron Smith sits down with program coordinator Morgan Lloyd of the African Museum of Philadelphia for the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and the 49th birthday of the museum. Lloyd describes why Juneteenth is relevant to the youth of today who may not pay attention to the holiday.

On this Juneteenth, Dr. Daryle Lee Baynes joins the show to discuss a celebration of Black excellence.

Deepal Patel is not just a certified yoga teacher, integrative health coach, and Reiki master. She is a living testament to the transformative power of yoga. Her journey began in 2010, not as a quest for health but as a search for something more. She found breath, presence, healing…and, eventually, her life's purpose.