Art of Liberation: Kenneth B. Morris Jr. on Building Strong Communities

Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., a descendant of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, as he shares his mission to build strong children and end systems of exploitation and oppression. In this episode of "Truth In This Art," host Rob Lee delves into the inspiring work of Kenneth and his role as the co-founder and president of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.

In this episode, we explore:

• Kenneth's remarkable background as a descendant of two influential names in American history, Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington, and how it has shaped his dedication to anti-slavery and educational work.
• The motivations and mission behind the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives, focusing on building strong children and combating modern forms of slavery and oppression.
• The importance of education, cultural preservation, and understanding history in dismantling systems of exploitation and creating a more equitable society.
• Insightful discussions on the modern manifestations of slavery and oppression that often go unnoticed and the need to raise awareness about these issues.
• Kenneth's experiences carrying on the legacy of anti-slavery and educational work, navigating obstacles, and the transformative power of perseverance.
• The significance of Kenneth's work as a public speaker, including his preparations for talks and his thoughts on overcoming nervousness.

Don't miss this enlightening episode as we uncover the inspiring work of Kenneth B. Morris, Jr. and his commitment to building a better future by ending exploitation and oppression.

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The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). 

Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:

• Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
• Edited by Daniel Alexis
• Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor

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• Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
• Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.

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