(Part 1 of 2) Join Amelia Headley LaMont on Ability Radio as she engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Paula Whatley Matabane, exploring the compelling life story of her grandmother, Ione Davis, and the memoir she penned in 1948 detailing the resilience and struggles from the sharecropping farms of South Georgia. As the granddaughter of formerly enslaved people, Davis’s narrative unfolds against the backdrop of socio-political turmoil and racial injustice.
Dr. Matabane delves into her personal journey, weaving through the intricate tapestry of familial ties, societal shifts, and cultural metamorphosis profoundly impacted by landmark moments in history, including the Civil Rights Movement and the rise of Black Power. This episode reflects on identity, heritage, and the quest for dignity, tracing the echoes of ancestry through personal and collective history.
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