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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2022 · 57 MIN

Chapter 33: Grandma’s Prayers

from StorytellHER · host Montia Emojani

In honor of my Grandmother turning 85 I wanted her to share her story. I want her words to be in the earth for generations to come. She shares stories about being born and raised in Mississippi, her love story with my Papa, her experience during the civil rights movement, her biggest lesson learned as a mother, how she learned to trust God and the legacy of love she instilled in our family.

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In honor of my Grandmother turning 85 I wanted her to share her story. I want her words to be in the earth for generations to come. She shares stories about being born and raised in Mississippi, her love story with my Papa, her experience during the civil rights movement, her biggest lesson learned as a mother, how she learned to trust God and the legacy of love she instilled in our family.

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In honor of my Grandmother turning 85 I wanted her to share her story. I want her words to be in the earth for generations to come. She shares stories about being born and raised in Mississippi, her love story with my Papa, her experience during the...

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