The Spirit of our Ancestors

“Their names changed, their identity didn’t.” Joycelyn Davis, Preschool Teacher, Elementary School Special Education Assistant, Organizer - Clotilda Descendants Association www.theclotildastory.com “The focus was on the ship and not the people.” On this week’s episode, we are joined by educator and organizer, Ms. Joycelyn Davis. As a member of the Clotilda Descendants Association, Joycelyn speaks on the perseverance of her ancestors and the origin story of AfricaTown, the joy she receives as an educator, and her hopes for seeing the next generation invest in their communities. Ms. Davis also discusses how ancestral reverence and understanding our familial stories are so incredibly important for healing, the impact of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome and resources to gain more knowledge. Tune in, and check out the website to learn more about the Third Spirit of our Ancestors festival. IG: @BlackEducators.Matter Website: www.blackeducatorsmatter.org Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackEducatorsMatter Store: https://teespring.com/stores/black-educators-matter