Society & Culture
Greg Burnham is an author/writer, editor, publisher, and history buff. Greg has been writing professionally for nearly a decade. He makes up one half of the Tuskegee Heirs duo. With projects like The Search For Sadiqah, Broken Glass and Grandpa’s Shoes under his belt, Greg recently made the transition to full time writer/publisher. He’s currently working on a bevy of projects, as well as the beloved Tuskegee Heirs.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How Gregʻs love for history drives him to incorporate historical elements into his stories
- Black Wall Street in Tulsa Oklahoma was a beacon for black ownership, business, and overall excellence
- How gentrification has devalued and destroyed communities throughout history
- How Greg uses his stories to celebrate female heroes and establish powerful authentic narratives and lessons for his daughters
- How the legacy and narrative of Christopher Columbus has been falsified for centuries and why indigenous peoples find those claims amusing
- About Calafia, the female general who ruled without men
- How structural markers like pyramids can be used to measure the broad reach and influence of African cultures globally
You can find more about Greg at:
https://platforml7.com
Facebook / Website / Fan Page / Instagram
Follow the Moana Nui Podcast:
http://www.moananuipodcast.com
http://bit.ly/MoanaNuiTube
http://www.facebook.com/moananuipodcast
http://www.twitch.tv/moananuipodcast
Contact: moananuipodcast@gmail.com
About Moana Nui Podcast:
Moana Nui Podcast is a storytelling podcast to celebrate and honor the history, culture, & perspectives of POC, indigenous, and African Diasporan peoples.
#MoanaNuiPodcast #IndigenousExcellence #OurStoriesMatter #OurVoicesMatter #EmbraceYourPower #TuskegeeHeirs #SearchforSadiqah
More Episodes
Get this podcast on your
phone, FREE
