I Didn't Even Know Starr

If this is your first Podcast here on I Didn't Even Know you may not know one of the biggest impacts in my journey has been the knowledge of my Great-Uncle Reginald Young and his footprint on Desegregating Schools in 1959. We are blessed with part 2 of this interview with his Sister, my Great Aunt, Francis Rolan.  In this podcast you will receive a reminder again that  This wasn't "that long" ago. There are a lot of profound moments in history in our culture that we don't learn in school. May this podcast be an encouragement for you to speak with members in your family and learn your history in our culture. 

In 1958 the City of Norfolk, Virginia elected to close the doors of its white schools to avoid allowing Blacks into their schools. Although it had been ruled by the Supreme Court in 1954, the State Police padlocked the schools to avoid desegregation.  The Norfolk 17 was a group of young African American children that fought this "massive resistance" and desegregated the Norfolk Public Schools. In this episode I  read a Joint House Resolution acknowledging the "heroic actions to demand equal opportunities in education for all Virginians, regardless of race". They were acknowledged for the "courage, perseverance, and dedication to equality for all Virginians". The Resolution can be read here: tps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?081+ful+HJ552ER+pdf

May this podcast encourage you to learn more on your own about our Culture.

Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Use this Link to connect with me and feel free to ask any questions.    https://linktr.ee/Starrbridges  Background music has been removed from this podcast to ensure clarity throughout the interview. We don't want you to miss anything! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

One of the things that has impacted the creation of this Podcast most was hearing of my Great-Uncle Reginald Young and his footprint on Desegregating Schools in 1959. Absorb with me the knowledge in this podcast of my interview with his Sister, my Great Aunt, Francis Rolan.  In this podcast you will receive a reminder that 

This wasn't "that long" ago
There is so much we don't learn in school
There are people you need to talk to in your family

I was blessed by the opportunity to interview my aunt and create an atmosphere to have a teachable moment for all us. 
In 1958 the City of Norfolk, Virginia elected to close the doors of its white schools to avoid allowing Blacks into their schools. Although it had been ruled by the Supreme Court in 1954, the State Police padlocked the schools to avoid desegregation.  The Norfolk 17 was a group of young African American children that fought this "massive resistance" and desegregated the Norfolk Public Schools. My uncle was one of the 17.
My prayer is that this would encourage you to learn more, do more and talk more.
Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Use this Link to connect with me and feel free to ask any questions.    https://linktr.ee/Starrbridges 

Background music has been removed from this podcast to ensure clarity throughout the interview. We don't want you to miss anything!

I didn't even know the mark my family made in the Desegregation of schools in the area I grew up in. I didn't even know! What is it that you don't know about the mark your family made? Have you ever asked your family if they remember how things used to be? You would be shocked at the things your parents, aunts and uncles remember. This has given me a determination to gain knowledge about the things we don't learn in school and what better way to educate myself than to share it with others. As I begin learning more about my African American history I feel an obligation to share it.  So, this is your opportunity to learn alongside me on this journey of knowing.  



Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!