The Legacy Lives On
The Legacy of Dee Dee
When we are young, we do not realize our parents are actually people with their own lives and their own feelings. As we complete this series of The Legacy of Dee Dee, it was an honor to hear stories from my mother, aunts and uncles about Queen Mother Dee Dee. Join us as we discuss: Diaspora Our Ancestors Manners Matter Gratitude Faith Listening Family Stories Information provided in this episode was found in the following articles and websites: 👵🏽🧓🏾👱🏼♂️🧑🏾👩🏼🦳👨🏼🦳👩🏻👩🏼👩🏻🦱 This podcast is hosted by...
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Voices of The Legacy
The Legacy of Dee Dee
In this episode, we introduce you to seven of Queen Mother's eight children. They each share a perspective on what it was like to be raised by Queen Mother or perhaps their favorite character trait that they inhabited from her. Through it all, you hear the love and respect they have for our beloved Queen Mother Dee Dee. Join us as we discuss: Family dynamics Effects of The Great Depression Economics Expectations College Graduates Information provided in this episode was found in the following articles and websites: ...
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The Great Depression, Christmas, and Tornadoes
The Legacy of Dee Dee
Ms. Cordelia Hill, also known as Queen Mother and whom I affectionately call Dee Dee has lived a LIFE! In this episode, we dive into Queen Mother's experience as a child living through The Great Depression, the simpler times of Christmas and her experiencing one of the most disastrous tornadoes in Ohio history. Join me and Dee Dee as we discuss: Christian Endeavors Christmas nuts Homemade gifts Ration stamps Xenia Tornado Information provided in this episode was found in the following articles and websites: ...
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The Lineage of Cordelia Hill
The Legacy of Dee Dee
Have you ever sat down with an adored member of your family and just start asking them about stories from throughout their life? That is the foundation of this podcast. In this episode, I introduce my grandmother, Cordelia Hill also known as Queen Mother and whom I affectionately call Dee Dee. In this episode, Queen Mother Dee Dee will share her direct lineage to enslavement as well as information regarding: Wilberforce University Genealogy Tawawa Springs Quaker Settlement ...
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The Legacy of Dee Dee Trailer
The Legacy of Dee Dee
Every Black family knows there is that one matriarch that holds it all down. To most, her name is Cordelia Hill, but to our family, she is known as Queen Mother and more affectionately to her granddaughter, Mimi Jacks, as Dee Dee. Queen Mother is 92 years old and has had eight children, lived through one of the most devastating tornadoes in U.S. history, received a college degree at 61 and is two ancestors away from relatives that were slaves. In this podcast, we hear Queen Mother share her experiences in her own voice, as well as history from the times. We also hear her...
info_outlineWhen we are young, we do not realize our parents are actually people with their own lives and their own feelings. As we complete this series of The Legacy of Dee Dee, it was an honor to hear stories from my mother, aunts and uncles about Queen Mother Dee Dee.
Join us as we discuss:
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Diaspora
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Our Ancestors
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Manners Matter
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Gratitude
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Faith
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Listening
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Family Stories
Information provided in this episode was found in the following articles and websites:
11 science-backed ways your parents' behaviors shaped who you are today
How Parents’ Personalities Shape Children’s Lives
117 Interview Questions to Ask Your Family
Anne Braden Program Readings and Homework
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I, Mimi Jacks, was the executive producer and creative director. Crackers In Soup, LLC was my lead writer, producer, audio editor and design director for this series.