Transcending the Lineage | Cathcart, Parson-Willins & Sparks | York County History

In this special Black History Month episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down with Willie James “Brother Wali” Cathcart, Margaret Crawford Parson-Willins, and Christine Sparks for a powerful conversation recorded on location at Historic Brattonsville.Together, they explore:• What it means to inherit a history you did not choose• Discovering family connections through DNA• The legacy of segregation-era baseball and the mentorship of Joe Black• Preserving African American history in the Carolina Piedmont• Land, belonging, and generational memoryBrother Wali reflects on playing during segregation in the 1950s and learning under Joe Black, the first African American pitcher to win a World Series game.Margaret Parson-Willins shares her decades of dedication to preserving African American history and honoring ancestors whose stories were nearly lost.Christine Sparks speaks candidly about what surfaced emotionally when truth was revealed — and what it took to reach across history toward connection.This conversation isn’t just about the past — it’s about what we pass forward.At the very least, we hope you learn something.At the very least, we hope you gain some perspective.🔗 Connect with the GuestsBrother Wali Cathcarthttps://www.facebook.com/share/16e1PJX2CR/?mibextid=wwXIfrMargaret Crawford Parson-Willinshttps://www.facebook.com/share/1AjkUiKTei/?mibextid=wwXIfrChristine Sparkshttps://www.facebook.com/share/186CFHJTmr/?mibextid=wwXIfr🏠 LOCAL BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT — BLUE COLLAR ROOFINGBlue Collar Roofing is a trusted local roofing company serving the Carolinas.Listeners of The Dap and A Hug Podcast can receive $500 off a roof replacement by using promo code DAP.To apply the promo code:Visit https://BlueCollarRoofingSC.comNavigate to the Online Instant EstimatorEnter DAP under Project DetailsWhen speaking with the team, let them know you heard about Blue Collar Roofing through The Dap and A Hug Podcast.Website: https://BlueCollarRoofingSC.comEmail: [email protected]: 803-670-0343Red, white, and blue represent hard work, unity, and protecting American Dreamers under one roof.A Lyrikal Miracle production.Peace and Love at The Dap and A Hug