The conversation continues in Part 2 of our Juneteenth episode as we shift from history to action. Harry Weaver (Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer of Oakland County, MI) and our panel dive into how Juneteenth can be honored beyond just symbolic gestures — through education, advocacy, and community healing. This episode challenges listeners to consider their role in preserving Black culture, confronting systemic injustice, and redefining freedom in a modern context. Pour another cup and stay with us as we close out this deep, necessary dialogue on liberation and legacy.

In Part 1 of this special Juneteenth edition of Convo Cafe, we begin a powerful conversation that goes beyond surface celebrations. Juneteenth marks the delayed emancipation of the final group of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas — a moment that continues to echo through generations. Joined by Harry Weaver, (Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer of Oakland County, MI) we explore the historical roots of the holiday, its cultural evolution, and what it means for Black Americans today. Tune in for reflections, knowledge, and real talk about freedom, resilience, and the fight that still continues.

In this special international edition of Convo Cafe, we sit down with Dr. Omari Jackson, professor at Towson University, as he joins us live from Ghana. Dr. Jackson is currently on the ground conducting research on Black individuals who have repatriated—leaving behind their home countries, particularly the U.S., to build new lives in Ghana.

From heartfelt motivations and cultural rediscoveries to the complexities of identity and integration, Dr. Jackson shares firsthand insights from the people reclaiming a sense of home on African soil. We explore what’s driving this modern-day migration, what it reveals about the global Black experience, and how Ghana is welcoming its diasporic sons and daughters.

Whether you're considering a move to the Motherland or just curious about this powerful wave of reconnection, this episode offers an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation from across the Atlantic.