Summary
Monique Maddox shares her journey of discovering her family's history of enslavement by the Catholic Church and her mission to seek reparations and support descendants. She discusses the Georgetown Memory Project and the Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation, which aim to address the historical injustices and provide support for descendants. Monique emphasizes the importance of investing in black women and BIPOC communities and using money to support initiatives that promote racial healing and equity. She also highlights the need to honor and support elders through home modification programs. Overall, Monique's work is driven by a desire to reclaim lost history and empower marginalized communities. Monique Maddox discusses the importance of addressing the remnants of slavery and the ongoing battle for civil rights. She shares her passion for supporting descendants of Catholic enslavement through scholarships and economic empowerment programs. Monique emphasizes the need to invest in relationships and sustainable businesses when angel investing. She encourages young Monique to dream big, explore the world, and support others. The conversation concludes with admiration for Monique's work in advocating for reparations and building a community.
Takeaways
Monique Maddox discovered her family's history of enslavement by the Catholic Church and has been working towards seeking reparations and support for descendants.
She is the founder of the Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation, which aims to address historical injustices and provide support for descendants of enslaved families.
Monique emphasizes the importance of investing in black women and BIPOC communities and using money to support initiatives that promote racial healing and equity.
She is passionate about honoring and supporting elders through home modification programs that allow them to live in their homes with dignity. The remnants of slavery are still present in America and need to be addressed through programs and initiatives.
Investing in relationships and sustainable businesses is crucial when angel investing.
Dream big, explore the world, and support others to make a difference.
Advocating for reparations and building a community are important steps towards healing and justice.
Sound Bites
"The Jesuit Order, which is the largest Catholic order in America, in the world sold their family into enslavement”
"Georgetown had ties to slavery, but the byline said it was the Jesuit missions that they were trying to save in the US that they had to sell our families in 1838."
"We're not over it. We haven't finished surviving Jim Crow. We haven't finished with our civil rights. This is an ongoing battle."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Uncovering Family History
03:03
The Georgetown Memory Project and Seeking Reparations
07:53
Investing in Black Women and BIPOC Communities
15:26
Supporting Elders through Home Modification Programs
20:23
Investing in Relationships and Sustainable Businesses in Angel Investing
22:31
Dream Big, Explore the World, and Support Others
27:45
Advocating for Reparations and Building a Community
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