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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 13 MIN

Something Bigger!

from Booker & Olivia · host William Sutphin

Episode 3: Something BiggerBooker T. Washington has found the land, but turning it into a school is another matter. The arrival of his brother John gives the struggling operation a much-needed boost, but it is Olivia Davidson who changes everything.While Booker sees a small school, Olivia sees an institution that could transform the South. She pushes Booker to demand more from the money men, recruit more students, and dream bigger than he ever has before. Her ambition inspires John, but worries Fanny, who fears Olivia's relentless determination may lead Booker down a dangerous path.Haunted by the violent loss of her brother and the destruction of her last school, Olivia refuses to let fear dictate her future. As opposition mounts and old wounds resurface, she rides into the countryside with a simple message: a better life is possible for those willing to reach for it.Special thanks to Stephen Hill, Shayna Small, Antoine Medley, Michael Armstrong, Issa Barrett, Sharon Graves, Lele Jones, Emma Sutphin, Jocelyn Monroe and my agent James Sarnoff. 

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Episode 3: Something Bigger Booker T. Washington has found the land, but turning it into a school is another matter. The arrival of his brother John gives the struggling operation a much-needed boost, but it is Olivia Davidson who changes everything. While Booker sees a small school, Olivia sees an institution that could transform the South. She pushes Booker to demand more from the money men, recruit more students, and dream bigger than he ever has before. Her ambition inspires John, but wor...

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Half Ties kwamenabrace Half-ties is a conversation series on the funny, beautiful and sometimes challenging moments that interracial couples experience being with somebody who’s culturally different from them.Hosted by creative couple Olivia & Kwamena, we listen to stories about growing up with racism and prejudice; falling in love and meeting the in-laws; navigating difficult conversations within the family and in society, and how these couples make their relationship work and what they actively choose to pass down to the next generation. Undoctrination Foundation for Economic Education An upcoming new show from FEE hosted by Maggie Anders and Olivia Rondeau. Maggie and Olivia will chat about liberty, current events, and issues facing the rising generation. Erykah Badu - Biography Flash Inception Point AI Erykah Badu, born Erica Abi Wright on February 26, 1971, in Dallas, Texas, is a trailblazing artist who brought a unique voice to the neo-soul genre. Raised in a creative household, Badu grew up immersed in the arts and later attended Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Her brief college years at Grambling State University gave way to a full-time career in music. Adopting the name Erykah Badu to mark her spiritual journey, she began cultivating a style that fused hip-hop, soul, jazz, and R&B with deeply introspective and socially aware lyrics. Her big break came when she was discovered by producer Kedar Massenburg, who signed her to Universal Records in the mid-1990s. In 1997, she released her debut album, Baduizm, which earned her international acclaim, including Grammy Awards and comparisons to Billie Holiday. Songs like “On & On” showcased her captivating vocal style, while lyrics delved into themes of spirituality, self-empowerment, and resilience. Erykah Badu - Biography Flash Inception Point Ai Erykah Badu, born Erica Abi Wright on February 26, 1971, in Dallas, Texas, is a trailblazing artist who brought a unique voice to the neo-soul genre. Raised in a creative household, Badu grew up immersed in the arts and later attended Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Her brief college years at Grambling State University gave way to a full-time career in music. Adopting the name Erykah Badu to mark her spiritual journey, she began cultivating a style that fused hip-hop, soul, jazz, and R&B with deeply introspective and socially aware lyrics. Her big break came when she was discovered by producer Kedar Massenburg, who signed her to Universal Records in the mid-1990s. In 1997, she released her debut album, Baduizm, which earned her international acclaim, including Grammy Awards and comparisons to Billie Holiday. Songs like “On & On” showcased her captivating vocal style, while lyrics delved into themes of spirituality, self-empowerment, and resilience.

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