Celebrating the Contributions of Enslaved People—with Bettye Kearse - 111

Bettye joins Anjel to discuss the West African tradition of oral history and describe her responsibility to make sure her ancestors are not forgotten. She explores the imbalance of power that led to the rape of many enslaved women, sharing the experience of her 4th- great-grandmother Coreen with President James Madison. Listen in for Bettye’s insight on the inner strength that enslaved people passed on to their descendants and get inspired to celebrate their contributions in every area of human endeavor!