Franklin County, Virginia | USCT Monument Series Franklin County, Virginia is a community steeped in tradition, memory, and quiet persistence. Like many Southern towns, its public spaces have long reflected only part of the Civil War story. This opening segment sets the place. It explores Franklin County's landscape, its courthouse lawn, its streets, and the history that shaped what has been remembered and what has been left unsaid. As Franklin County prepares to unveil the first monument in Virginia honoring the United States Colored Troops, this series begins by asking a simple but necessary question: What does it mean to tell the full story, and why does place matter when we do? This introduction grounds the series in community, history, and the importance of public memory. ABOUT THIS SERIES This six-part series traces the journey toward recognizing the United States Colored Troops in Franklin County, Virginia. It examines history, memory, resistance, and reconciliation through local voices and national context.

After a long hiatus, the hosts return to unpack the chaos dominating today's headlines. From Trump's never-ending distractions—Epstein files, conspiracies, and desperate moves—to the deeper implications of ICE funding, birthright citizenship, and how America decides “who gets to belong,” this episode doesn't shy away from hard conversations. The discussion flows naturally through the Diddy investigations, the moral weight of privilege, the fear and promise of AI, and how modern media (especially social platforms) shape our perceptions, politics, and parenting. With warmth, candor, and sharp humor, the hosts reflect on truth, fatigue—especially Black fatigue—and the heavy cost of staying informed in a society wired to distract. If you're ready for a raw but thoughtful take on where we are, and where we might be going, this one's for you. #BlackFatigue #TrumpTalk #EpsteinFiles #AIandSociety #DigitalDistraction #PrivilegeAndPower #SouthParkPolitics #DiddyCase #ImmigrationReality #WokeFatigue #PodcastConvo #RealTalk #CivicResponsibility #TechAndTruth #BlackVoicesMatter #DistractionPolitics

In Part 2 of this raw and revealing series, activist and salon owner Bridget Craighead returns to share what it means to love, lead, and fight back while Black in rural America. From confronting racial silence in leadership to breaking down the emotional toll of police encounters, Bridget holds nothing back. This episode dives into:

*The emotional aftermath of 2020 and where we stand now

*The burden of being “the voice” in your town

*Black entrepreneurship without institutional support

*Love, loyalty, and calling out performative allyship

*The power of healing through beauty, community, and God.

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