In this episode @ImJustJoslyn and @MsLovelyLea discuss their experiences growing up Black. As they spent their summers in a small town in South Carolina, and the remainder of their time in New Jersey, they talk about how their childhood molded them into the women that they are today. Having to grow through different realizations of their blackness, they stand proud in the lessons and the richness of their culture that was mostly rooted in the south. They uncover learning about the Gullah and Geechee communities in which they were immersed, and now have come to appreciate and take pride in the brilliance and resilience of their ancestors.
Plan of Action
- Ask your elders (parents, guardians, grandparents, etc) in your family about their childhood and your family's roots. Do they have connections in the south, could your ancestors be from the plentiful and beautiful islands of the Caribbean, or have some ties to West Africa? Explore the whereabouts of how your family came to be. Some articles on the Geechee and Gullah people can be found here: https://gullahgeecheecorridor.org/thegullahgeechee/ https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/geechee-and-gullah-culture/
- Explore the pages of books focusing on POC coming-of-age stories. My book recommendation this week is called "The Darkest Child" by Delores Phillips
- Dive deeper into Black History Month and listen to the podcast: Black History Year a podcast produced by PushBlack
Music
- "Blackberry Molasses" by Mista
- "Bills, Bills, Bills" by Destiny's Child
- "Window Seat" by Erykah Badu
