Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Reverend Dr. Adrienne Booth Johnson and Attorney Bill Green.
- Reverend Dr. Adrienne Booth Johnson – Advocate for women’s empowerment in Ghana.
- Attorney Bill Green – Her son, now Executive Director of the Southeast Chapter of The Common Market, a nonprofit supporting local farmers.
🌍 Major Themes
1. Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship
- Dr. Johnson has helped create over 300 women entrepreneurs in Ghana.
- Her initiative, “Will You Bra”, teaches women to make and sell reusable sanitary pads, helping girls stay in school.
2. Legacy and Leadership
- Bill Green attributes his success to his mother’s intentionality and leadership.
- He transitioned from a corporate career (Coca-Cola, grocery retail) to nonprofit work, driven by a spiritual calling.
3. Support for Black Farmers
- Green’s work with The Common Market helps Black farmers in the Southeast U.S. access institutional markets (e.g., Morehouse, Emory).
- He highlights the decline in Black-owned farmland from 14% in the 1920s to just 0.4% today.
4. Faith and Purpose
- Both guests emphasize the role of faith in guiding their life choices.
- Dr. Johnson speaks about overcoming societal expectations and following divine purpose.
5. Family and Community
- The mother-son dynamic is central to the episode, showcasing mutual respect and shared mission.
- Rashawn McDonald also shares personal reflections on family, purpose, and legacy.
💡 Notable Quotes
- “When God gives you a vision, He’ll also give you the provision.” – Rev. Dr. Johnson
- “This is my role in the civil rights movement.” – Bill Green, on supporting Black farmers
- “Lead with your gifts and keep winning.” – Rushion McDonald
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