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Felton Offard, Music Director of Fannie! The life and music of Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer
"AJ Musewe is an absolute Black-ass treasure. She is the dopest historian you'll meet. Unflinchingly honest and unapologetically Black, she makes history fun and dives deep into interesting backstories that humanize so many folks we thought we knew. Thought you knew about Robert Smalls? Thought you knew about Fannie Lou Hamer and myriad others? Prepare to be schooled, entertained, and challenged. Buckle up, buttercup; school is in session."
A selection of the Groundskeeper's favorite sessions
Jo Ann Robinson. The Woman's Political Council and The 1955 Bus Boycott
University of Washington Law School - Diversity Week, Seattle, WA, February 2024
Understanding the Intersectionality and Origins of the 14th Amendment
Bellevue Schools Foundation, December 2022
Organizing in a Time Like This to Put Flesh On Faith - Moderator
Children’s Defense Fund Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry, July 2020
Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer & the Power of Determination
Pivotal Ventures, Seattle, WA, February 2023
The Black-Centered Origins of Juneteenth
University of Washington Law School Wellness Day, Seattle, WA, June 2022
The Salt Eaters Bookshop, Los Angeles, CA, June 2022
Black Citizenship in Action Panel Sankofa: From the Civil Rights Movement to #BlackLivesMatter - Moderator
Black PAC Digital Panel, Seattle, WA, June 2020
A Conversation on Reconstruction Through the Life of Robert Smalls
University of Washington Law School, Seattle, WA, February 2023
The Struggle for Democracy - The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, August 2021
Black History Month: So, You Want to Know More About Voting Rights?
Starbucks Black Partner Network, Seattle, WA, February 2020
"In this brief but comprehensive 30-minute talk, AJ will cover how the Reconstruction Amendments came to be and what those amendments mean to Black people in the past and today. She will discuss some of the ways in which Black activists were part of shaping this country even before the Constitution. The talk will highlight Mum Bett, a Black woman whose landmark lawsuit, Brom and Bett v. Ashley (1781), found slavery to be inconsistent with the Massachusetts State Constitution. Join us as we explore what the Constitution means to Black communities, through the lens of freedom, immigration, and history. And consider how the Constitution is used as a weapon as well as a form of protection throughout history and today. "
Siona Peterous, audio-visual storyteller, podcast producer and writer
"AJ is an encyclopedia of knowledge on the history of the Black diaspora. And while that in of itself is impressive, what really makes her work shine is her ability to teach through stories. She knows how to guide people through the most tense, horrific moments with care and how to balance those moments with the lighthearted tales as well."
A history nerd's dream moment
AJ (brimming with excitement and trying to keep it together) moderating a panel with the Rev. Dr. James Lawson and Dr. Charlene Sinclair at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry's Black Citizenship in Action Panel Sankofa: From the Civil Rights Movement to #BlackLivesMatter. In this clip, Rev. Lawson emphasizes the importance of Black women to the success of the Movement and the lack of acknowledgment by academia.
A Visual Testimony
Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins, Scholar Activist, and DEI Consultant responds to AJ's presentation of The Black Centered Origins of Juneteenth for Virginia Commonwealth University's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.
AJ, The (Co)Host
Battle Fatigue Podcast (2020-2022)
"We all know that experience in these bodies can bring a unique exhaustion. The Battle Fatigue podcast helps foster community for those of us who know what that’s like. Every other week, AJ and Dalin dive into what it means to exist in a constant state of recharge and fatigue in today’s climate while finding the self-care necessary in their perpetual tributes to our history and Black pop culture. If you’re looking for even more community, Battle Fatigue has got you!"
"I've done many, many interviews about my great-great-grandfather over the years. None with questions as thoughtful and insightful as this one! What a special conversation! Thank you!!"
Michael B. Moore, great- great grandson of Robert Smalls and former SC Democratic candidate for US Congress
Episode Description:
"As you all know, AJ has her list of top 5 favorite historical figures, one of which is Robert Smalls... During this special guest-featured episode, the dynamic duo interview Mr. Michael B. Moore on the connective tissue that is his life and the legacy of his great-great-grandfather, Congressman Smalls. We’ll get into - as AJ puts it - “my man Rob’s” existence outside of the history books too. This is not an episode to miss!" Listen to a clip from the interview below!
Episode Description:
"...in the midst of all that, we learn about two women who women’d in a way only badass women can women. Feel free to let that sink in then come with us on a trip of suspense and intrigue crafted and curated by Battle Fatigue’s very own historical scavenger hunter, AJ. It’s a tale of espionage unlike any we have ever heard. This episode goes deep undercover. Bring your secret decoder ring. Passwords at the door." Check out a clip from the episode below!
Papers for My Acres is a Fufu and Grits original podcast in partnership with With Reverence Co-op. It’s executive produced by Host AJ Musewe (Founder of WRC), Host Samuel Adaramola (Co-Founder of Fufu Grits) and Michael Meadows (Co-Founder of Fufu and Grits). The podcast is a serialized exploration of various themes that connect Black communities, emphasizing history and its impact on our current culture.