Erasing History Won’t Erase Us: Reclaiming the Civil Rights Narrative

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/erasing-history-wont-erase-us-reclaiming-the-civil-rights-narrative Episode Video Link: In this powerful episode of A Black Executive Perspective, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Abbe Marcus, Executive Director, and Joan Grangenois-Thomas, Board President of Journeys to Change (JTC) — an organization transforming how we connect to history.Through immersive experiences in civil and labor rights, JTC takes participants beyond the classroom and into the very places where history was made. Abbe and Joan share how these journeys build empathy, awareness, and purpose — particularly among young people — while confronting the growing attempts to erase our collective past.Together, they explore the power of storytelling, the importance of preserving the truth, and how revisiting past struggles can reignite the fight for justice today. This episode is a call to remember, reflect, and act — because history isn’t just something we study; it’s something we live through, learn from, and carry forward.▶︎ In This Episode 00:00: Introduction and Expectations01:08: Meet the Hosts and Guests01:28: The Mission of JTC Experience02:18: Backgrounds of Abbe Marcus and Joan Grangenois-Thomas06:34: The Importance of Relationships and Storytelling07:33: The Power of Immersive Experiences10:17: Combating Systemic Racism Through Housing11:39: The Impact of Historical Journeys21:59: Challenges and Benefits of Interracial Leadership28:53: Engaging the Youth and Combating Misinformation31:33: Book Club and Zoom Events33:08: The Importance of Preserving History34:38: Creating Accessible Historical Programming35:30: Connecting Past and Present Activism36:52: Empathy and Perspective Through History37:32: Taking Action in Your Community38:45: Challenges in Making History Relevant40:56: Uncomfortable Conversations for Growth45:28: The Power of Ordinary People49:57: How to Get Involved with JTC53:54 Final Thoughts and Call to Action🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .