Wisdom, Justice, and History

Send us Fan MailBroadcasting from historic St. Landry Parish, ATI Podcast Co-Host Carl Pickney leads a special episode in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Pickney Family Reunion. But this episode is more than a celebration—it’s a tribute to legacy.Carl sits down with the family’s matriarch and eldest member, Dr. Barbara Pickney, a lifelong civil rights advocate and trailblazing leader in early childhood education. With over five decades of service, Dr. Pickney has been a powerful force in advancing equity through her work with the Head Start Program in St. Landry Parish, and as a former President of the Louisiana Head Start Association.Through this heartfelt and deeply personal interview, Dr. Pickney shares profound wisdom, hard-won knowledge, and powerful reflections on justice, family, and purpose. This episode is a reminder that our stories matter—and that our journey becomes our legacy.