Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Melungeon (2024)

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S5 EP5: Overcoming Generational Trauma and Melungeon Resilience 35:20

14h ago35:20

35:20

Nae Whitman joins Heather Andolina to talk about her journey in overcoming generational trauma, the resilience of the Melungeon people, her fierce support of the LGBTQIA community, and her future writing, and performing endeavors. Nae Cole Whitman is a writer of essay, travel, fiction, and food, as well as a poet and bon vivant. She has written her…

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S5 EP4: Melungeon & Maroon Communities and the Underground Railroad 32:47

7d ago32:47

32:47

Heather Andolina welcomes Dr. Kimberly Cheek to examine the Tribal connections to the Underground Railroad in North Carolina and Virginia, how maroon and Melungeon communities helped and supported African Americans with Freedom-Seeking, and delve a little into Dr. Kimberly Cheek’s own mixed ethnic ancestry. Dr. Kimberly M Cheek is an Adjunct Lectur…

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S5 EP3: Discovering Melungeon & Indigenous Ancestry 17:33

15d ago17:33

17:33

In this episode's discussion, Heather Andolina invites Chief Deanna Wood-Priddy to sharing her discovery of her Melungeon heritage, what inspired her to write a book about her life story, and how she became Chief of a Tribal nation. Chief Deanna Wood-Priddy is the mother of two beautiful daughters, and has been married twelve years to her childhood…

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S5 EP2: "Generations: An Indigenous Exhibit" 33:40

22d ago33:40

33:40

In this episode Heather Andolina (MHA Board President) talks to organizers Simone El Bey, Joanna Henry, and Brooke Gibbons about an all new exhibit called “Generations: An Indigenous Exhibit,” a collaboration exhibit with The Cain Center for the Arts, the Melungeon Heritage Association, the Catawba Cultural Center, and others, in bringing this uniq…

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S5 EP1: Southern & Appalachian Folk Medicine 52:32

29d ago52:32

52:32

For the Season 5 debut episode, Heather Andolina (MHA Board President) is joined by Lindsay Kolasa and Phyllis Light to discuss Southern and Appalachian folk medicine, what Southern and Appalachian folk medicine is, its origins, and the connections to the Melungeon people. Phyllis D. Light is a fourth-generation herbalist and healer and has studied…

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S4 EP7: Dr. Jose Pimienta-Bey 40:09

12M ago40:09

40:09

Dr. Jose Pimienta-Bey is a tenured Associate Professor of African & African American Studies and General Studies at Berea College in Kentucky for the past fifteen years. Pimienta-Bey's primary research interests include Moorish History, “Black”/African Psychology, Comparative Religious Studies, and African American Social and Political Thought. He …

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S4 EP6: Scott Withrow 24:06

12M ago24:06

24:06

Scott Withrow is an author, editor, history teacher, as well as a park ranger for the National Park Service. Scott was President of the Melungeon Heritage Association for five years and is the current President Emeritus of the Melungeon Heritage Association. Scott is the editor, as well as an author, of one of the essays in the book, “Carolina Gene…

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S4 EP5: Melinda Trueblood Stimpson 18:57

1y ago18:57

18:57

Melinda Trueblood Stimpson is Roma, Native, Jewish, queer, and autistic, and they recently realized that they might be a Melungeon descendant, but is still in the process of researching their Melungeon ancestry. Melinda is a scientist, consultant with a co-operative called Ludar Animal Behavior, and is the director of an animal 501c3 non-profit cal…

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S4 EP4: Aaron Collins 31:01

1y ago31:01

31:01

Aaron Collins is an amateur genealogist and researcher. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, and minor in Appalachian Studies. He served twelve years in the US Army reserves. Earlier this year, Aaron started his own business, Lefthanded Guy Upholstery and Woodworking. Aaron is a descendant of “Old” Benjamin Colli…

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S4 EP3: Joshua Outsey 33:27

1y ago33:27

33:27

Joshua Caleb Daniel Outsey, has been an actor, both on stage and on television. He is also a dedicated Community Organizer and hip-hop recording artist and performer. Joshua is a co-founder of “ Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development” (SEEED) in Knoxville, TN. For over a decade, he has worked as an advocate for racial equality and economic and…

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S4 EP2: Dr. Kathy Lyday 36:00

1y ago36:00

36:00

Professor Emerita, Dr. Kathy J. Lyday, has taught first-year writing, linguistics, grammar, the history of the English language, American literature, Introduction to Literature, literature of the Holocaust, and Appalachian literature at Elon University for 41 years. Her research interests include Appalachian authors, Melungeons in literature, Holoc…

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S4 EP1: Kiran Singh Sirah 40:54

1y ago40:54

40:54

Kiran Singh Sirah is a speaker, folklorist, storyteller, peace-builder, and past president of the International Storytelling Center (ISC) and producer of the world-renowned National Storytelling Festival. Prior to his appointment at ISC, Kiran helped establish a number of award-winning arts, cultural, and human rights programs in numerous countries…

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S3 EP7: Dr. Melissa Carver 27:30

2y ago27:30

27:30

Dr. Melissa Carver is the author of the book, "Who the Hell Told You That?" She's also the founder of the Annual Rejuvenation Retreat, President of the nonprofit organization, Mindset Junkies, contributing writer for Chopra and Elephant Journal, as well as a Chopra certified instructor. She is a mindset practitioner who feels authentic perspectives…

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S3 EP6: Gabriel Greaves 38:46

2y ago38:46

38:46

Gabriel Greaves, who earned a master's in American Studies from Kennesaw State University in Georgia, and is now a professor of African and African Diaspora Studies at Kennesaw State University, with a background in Afro-Latino studies, the civil rights era, Christianity in the Americas, and the social impact of religious worldviews. He is also a h…

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S3 EP5: Janeen Stephens 27:56

2y ago27:56

27:56

Janeen Stevens is a native of Michigan and graduate of Wayne State University and has been researching her family genealogy and history for over 10 years. Growing up, she was exposed to the oral history given by her grandparents who were born in the early 1900s. And she experienced a deep longing to understand more about the history of her family. …

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S3 EP4: Ron Carson 36:45

2y ago36:45

36:45

Ron Carson is the founder of the Appalachian African American Cultural Center. He has dedicated his life and work to the collection and preservation of the narratives, experiences, and artifacts of historical import to the black people of Appalachia. Along with his wife, Jill, he prevented the demolition of an old one room schoolhouse he'd attended…

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S3 Bonus: Live from the 2022 Author Event 59:49

2y ago59:49

59:49

In this bonus episode, we recorded live from Martinsville, VA at the 2022 Melungeon Heritage Association Union Conference at the Author Event held at the historic Parish House. MHA Board President, Heather Andolina, welcomes listeners to the podcast, then hands the baton to podcast producer, Lis Malone, for interviews with featured authors: LaTonya…

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S3 EP3: Katya Faris 33:43

2y ago33:43

33:43

Katya Faris, MA ethnomusicology, MA Jyotisha/Vedic Astrology, is from Hindustan, Indiana, and is a certified Jyotishi, or sidereal Vedic astrologer, Middle Eastern dance artist and music producer, Tarot practitioner, and Master level Reiki healing practitioner. Part of her heritage is “Black Dutch” Melungeon, Cherokee and Choctaw. In this episode, …

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S3 EP2: Mike Richards & Tim Webb 27:58

2y ago27:58

27:58

Mike Richards and Tim Webb are long-time friends turned music collaborators. Mike Richards is a Dove award-winning songwriter and award-nominee. He has produced two albums which charted in Billboard magazine. He founded the Bluegrass Gospel group, The Chigger Hill Boys and Terri, and he co- wrote “Face to Face,” with Amazing Grace which propelled t…

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S3 EP1: Ramona Moore Big Eagle 35:42

2y ago35:42

35:42

Ramona Moore Big Eagle is an award winning and internationally renowned motivational speaker, storyteller, cultural educator, consultant, and workshop facilitator. She is president and CEO of Dare to Soar Enterprises, an organization she formed in 1991 to empower people of all ages and across all walks of life to become more effective communicators…

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S2 EP7: Dr. Arwin Smallwood Interview 32:06

3y ago32:06

32:06

Last, but certainly not least, we present a compelling discussion with one of our prominent speakers from this year’s MHA Union Conference. Dr. Arwin Smallwood is Professor and Chair of the Department of History and Political Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro. His research primarily focuses on the r…

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S2 EP6: Lauren Magnussen Interview 25:55

3y ago25:55

25:55

Lauren Magnussen is a Production Editor at Mascot Books. She has a B.A. in English from the College of William and Mary and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in English Literature. She worked in Academia and professional theatre before transitioning to her dream job in book publishing.In this week’s episode, Lauren and I discuss her extensi…

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S2 EP5: Onur Kaya Interview 33:10

3y ago33:10

33:10

Onur Kaya is a Professor at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy, located in Burdur, Turkey. He has written several published articles and papers, as well as presented at many Academic conferences. The Melungeon people are one of his main research areas and the subject of his PhD thesis. In this episode, Onur joins Heather from his home country of Turkey, to s…

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S2 EP4: William Isom II Interview 31:29

3y ago31:29

31:29

William Isom II is a native of Hamblen County, Tennessee. He's the director of community outreach for East Tennessee PBS, and is the director of the Black in Appalachia Project. During this episode, William shares what it’s like to be multi-ethnic and black in Appalachia, how it is connected to the Melungeon people, and how it inspired the growth o…

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S2 EP3: LaTonya Beatty Interview 24:35

3y ago24:35

24:35

LaTonya Beatty is an avid Genealogist, blogger, and family Historian. She has been researching Genealogy for almost twenty years. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Art, and is the author of two books and is currently working on a new children’s book. In today’s podcast, Tonya shares little known facts about the Quakers, the Underground Railroad, a…

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S2 EP2: Jake Richards Interview 20:48

3y ago20:48

20:48

Jake Richards grew up and currently lives in East Tennessee. He is the author of two books, one published just a few of months ago. Jake writes about his Melungeon and Cherokee traditions and ancestry, which are on both sides of his family. His Melungeon ancestors came from both Newman’s Ridge and the Pee Dee River migrations. In this episode, Jake…

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S2 EP 1: Kimberly Knight Interview 21:44

3y ago21:44

21:44

Kimberly Knight earned a Bachelors in Family & Consumer Sciences, and a Masters in Social Work. She is the Founder and Editor of "The Lux Blog NC" and is the Committee Chair of the Advisory Council for the first Black Indians NC Powwow for the state of North Carolina. She is currently Co-Directing and Co-Producing the upcoming documentary, “Duality…

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S1 EP7: Wayne Winkler Interview 26:37

4+ y ago26:37

26:37

Season Finale - Author, Public Radio Station Manager and former MHA President, Wayne Winkler, discusses his book "Beyond the Sunset" about the Melungeon outdoor drama, Walk Toward the Sunset, and its significance on the Melungeon people back then, as well as today.

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S1 EP6: Sonja Griffin Evans Interview 16:34

4+ y ago16:34

16:34

Internationally acclaimed Gullah/Geechee artist, speaker, and Pan African Culture Heritage Fellow, Sonja Griffin Evans, shares her beautiful and unique Gullah/Geechee heritage, and its influence on her artwork. She also discusses what inspires her, and how her cultural roots from the past impacts her work and messages it will send to future generat…

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S1 EP5: Robert Wells Interview 22:27

4+ y ago22:27

22:27

Software developer, Robert Wells, repurposed his professional skills in both research and analysis to pursue genealogical studies. In this episode he shares his knowledgeable insight while providing tips on how to apply genealogical records, DNA analysis and third-party ancestry records services to learn more about your own personal family tree, as…

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S1 EP4: Paul Johnson Interview 24:37

4+ y ago24:37

24:37

Author and retired Library Director, Paul Johnson, shares insight into his research on Sarah Stanley Grimke and her connection to several mixed ethnic members of a distinguished Coastal Carolina plantation family, as well as Paschal Beverly Randolph and his possible connection to President Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings.…

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S1 EP3: Bill Gipson Interview 28:35

4+ y ago28:35

28:35

Retired Dentist, Author and Researcher, Bill Gipson, shares his vast knowledge and research findings into the historic migration of the Gipson/Gibson and Collins families, in addition to surprising possible foreign origins related to Melungeon ancestry. Presented by the Melungeon Heritage Association Hosted by Heather Andolina Produced by Lis Malon…

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S1 EP2: Beverly Scarlett Interview 25:58

4+ y ago25:58

25:58

District Court Judge and Author, Beverly Scarlett, shares her personal journey in discovering her Melungeon ancestry which began with a mysterious family photo and later developed into her deep genealogical family research which has inspired her new book due out this summer. Presented by the Melungeon Heritage Association Hosted by Heather Andolina…

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S1 EP1: Frederick Murphy Interview 32:19

4+ y ago32:19

32:19

Historian and Documentary filmmaker, Frederick Murphy, discusses filmmaking, race, historical trauma, his personal story (and Melungeon connection) and the mission of his project organization, History Before Us. Presented by the Melungeon Heritage Association Hosted by Heather Andolina Produced by Lis Malone…

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Melungeon Voices Introduction 7:19

4+ y ago7:19

7:19

Melungeon Heritage Association President, Heather Andolina, teams up with Podcaster, Lis Malone, to bring its members (and all those interested in learning about this mixed heritage group of people) an audio -version of what was to be shared at the 2020 Conference.

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