What you don't know can hurt you and others!
We have been miseducated in this country and are provided with limited information about the contributions of Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). Understanding the cultural contributions of those who came before us has the ability to empower, inspire, motivate, and activate us to manifest greatness in our lives. There is much to uncover.
Where do we start? Join Rev. Dr. TLC as she talks with her guest, Venita Reynolds who is the Cultural Arts Commissioner for the City of Pomona. Learn how art broadens our awareness and how the legacy of others such as Biddy Mason, informs the way she shows up in the world. Be inspired to learn and do more to eradicate racism in your corner of the world.
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Segment 1
Rev. Dr. TLC starts the show by introducing the topic; the power of legacy and culture. She takes a minute to breathe with the audience to prepare them for controversial topics. Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest, Venita Reynolds also known as Queen V. Venita is a Cultural Artist commissioner for the City of Pomona. She is a retired nurse of forty years and is not only the pastor, but founder of the Reclaimed Queens in Blue Jeans Ministry. Venita and Rev. Dr. TLC discusses Venita ’s background and why she founded the ministry. Venita talked about needing a fresh start after losing her husband in 2018. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Venita discussed Venita 's 5 am service that is live on Facebook Monday-Friday.
Segment 2
After the break, Venita discussed some of her family history and the steps her great grandparents and grandparents took to create a better life for their family. Venita talked about her great grandmother birthing fifteen children and raising ten on her own on a farm in Kentucky. She went on to talk about her family property or legacy and how it was ultimately lost due to systemic racism. She explained that even though her family sold the property it felt forced and wasn't a decision that wanted to be done. Before the break Rev. Dr. TLC and Venita talked about the importance of the younger generation to know about generational wealth.
Segment 3
Coming back from the break Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Venita continued that discussion of property inheritance and the difficulties of keeping and or recovering the property. Venita shared her wants of opening a campus in Kentucky for the younger generation. She wants to build a reconstruction museum to tell the story of former slaves and the common man that once lived. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Venita talked about breaking stereotypes and living your values. In order to see change you have to be the change.
Segment 4
Venita discusses the research she’s been investigating and the steps she is taking to accomplish her vision. Rev. Dr. TLC talks about language and how we as a community have to be mindful of how we talk about certain things if we hope to dismantle racism. Before the end of the show, Rev. Dr. TLC and Venita spoke on how to honor generations that came before us.