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The Artifactual Journey podcast is a discussion about African American artifacts from the Nanny Jack & Co Archives, history, and a lively conversation with a different guest in each episode.
The podcast is created and produced by Nanny Jack & Co., an African American heritage consulting firm. Host: Philip J. Merrill; Editor & Producer: Veronica A. Carr; Music Producer: Noah Zafer Sommer.
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Episode 53: Reclaiming the Black Past with Todd Johnson
Listen to this exciting episode where Philip talks with Todd Johnson, executive director of the Johnston County Heritage Center in Smithfield, North Carolina, as they discuss the upcoming September 30th event, Reclaiming the Black Past: An Artifactual Journey.
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Episode 52: Kin with Carole and Jeffery Boston Weatherford
To pre order a copt of Kin: Rooted in Hope, visit https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Kin/Carole-Boston-Weatherford/9781665913621
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Episode 51: Finding Your Purpose with Cornelius Dunlap
Our Artifactual Journey podcast has introduced us to all types of fascinating people with interesting stories. Listen to Episode 51, where Philip talks to Cornelius Dunlap and his journey to find his purpose in life.
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Episode 50: Truth, Memory and Reconciliation
After years of advocacy and dedication, Juneteenth is now recognized as a federal holiday. Listen as Philip talks with Nathan Johnson, National Park Service Ranger at Rose Hill Plantation in Union, South Carolina, and Timika M. Wilson, co-founder of the Union County Community Remembrance Project (UCCRP), which seeks to shed light on the racial violence that took place in Union County, South Carolina during enslavement and in the Reconstruction era. They discuss the upcoming UCCRP Juneteenth celebration on June 17 and the reckoning with the impact of America's painful past.
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Episode 49: Henry Ossawa Tanner House
The Henry Ossawa Tanner house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was recently listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2023. For over 50 years, it was home to renowned Black artist Henry Ossawa Tanner, his father Bishop Benjamin Tucker Tanner, and the other successful members of the Tanner family.
Listen as Philip interviews Lawana Holland-Moore, the Director of Fellowships and Interpretive Strategies for the NTHP's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, where they discuss the need for more Black involvement in historic preservation and the dire need to save the places that tell our stories.
To learn more about the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places and how you can get involved: https://savingplaces.org/stories/11-most-endangered-historic-places-2023
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Episode 48: Happy Birthday Malcolm X: Reflections From A Child's Experience
During his lifetime and even decades after his assassination, Malcolm X is an iconic figure. His role within the Nation of Islam and dedication to civil rights often made him a target of the media and the FBI. Although he was often depicted as a serious man, Malcolm X respected and cared deeply for all those who crossed his path, including a young boy named Dave Johnson.
In this episode, Dave discusses his interaction with Malcolm and his memories of the day he learned of his assassination.
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I love it! The stories you share and the passion behind it have me wanting to listen to episode after episode. The interactions between the hosts is amazing . Great chemistry and I get to learn more about the culture. Keep it up