Mr. Brown's Untold Story of Malcolm X, Cycling, and Community Leadership

June 23
1h 58m

Episode Description

What happens when a young boy grows up in Harlem during the Civil Rights era, learns discipline through competitive cycling in Barbados, and later helps shape the future of Bronzeville in Columbus, Ohio?In this powerful conversation, Willis Brown shares stories from his childhood in Harlem, his family's connection to Malcolm X, the lessons he learned from his parents, and how those experiences prepared him for a lifetime of community leadership.Topics include:• Growing up in Harlem during the 1960s and 1970s• Family ties to activism and community service• Personal memories connected to Malcolm X• Moving to Barbados as a child• Becoming a competitive cyclist and learning discipline• Leadership, mentorship, and success• The history and future of Bronzeville ColumbusThis is more than a history lesson. It's a conversation about purpose, identity, resilience, and the responsibility of building stronger communities.Subscribe for more conversations that put Purpose Over Popularity.

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