You may know about Rosa Parks; but, do you know Claudette Colvin.
If you do and are proud that you know of her, do you know the next tier down, and the next tier down, and so on? Do you know the history of your neighborhood and in your family?
We often celebrate about 10 Black, Hispanic, etc. folks during the months relegated to celebrate BIPOC. It makes folks, particularly white folks, feel that they have got it covered. Really, what’s been covered up is what we don’t know.
Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, archivist, activist, and historian Angela Todd as they discuss the importance of uncovering and saving our history, for the record. When we save these records, other people can access them and learn from and be empowered by them. It also helps us to understand our shared humanity and why we should be concerned about one another regardless of our differences.
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Segment 1
Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show introducing her guest Angela Todd. Angela is an activist and historian who has worked in the academy for 18 years. She has been on a mission to preserve the history of women and their stories. Angla is shaped by the belief that every woman has a story worth sharing. Next, Rev. Dr. TLC asks Angela what keeps her grounded. She talked about being one with nature and staying outside. Her faith is in the natural world and she finds comfort in the natural cycle. Before the break Angela shared what sparked her interest in women's history. Angela talked about growing up with strong women and losing that support once she was on her own. She wanted to keep their stories alive.
Segment 2
Coming back from the break Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Angela shared how Angela collects women’s history. She mentioned helping people organize their family documents and helping them sort through the items they do and don’t need. She talked about the film Hidden Figures and how Katherine Johnson’s story is a prime example of how the story changed when we added women’s stories. Angela began talking about examining Rev. Dr. TLC’s family history and the significance of her mother’s story.
Segment 3
Back from the break Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Angela continued to talk about the importance of preserving history and passing it on to newer generations. Angela discussed how important family history can be and how it can overlap with the story of your community. Angela gave a couple recommendations to help preserve your family history. She talked about Slavery Inventory Data and International African American Museums as both projects she follows and to be good sources to push information further. Rev. Dr. TLC mentioned why it is so important to share this history of women. She says because it keeps the activist alive and gives inspiration for a new generation.
Segment 4
In the last segment Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Angela spoke about Angela’s upbring. Even though she grew up in a predominantly white neighborhood in Maine, she always considered herself an ally. Angela discussed how important it is to make sure the voice of the story is the subject and is never overtaken by her own. Before wrapping up she spoke about personal recollections of times women told her their story on social progression not having a positive effect in their life.