The Resilience that BUILT America | Cheryl McKissack Daniel on Legacy and the Future

Описание: Cheryl McKissack Daniel, CEO of McKissack & McKissack and author of The Black Family Who Built America, shares the extraordinary story of her family’s five-generation journey from enslavement to becoming leaders in American design and construction.

In this episode, Cheryl reflects on resilience, legacy, and the American Dream. From her ancestors’ fight to become the first licensed Black architects in the U.S. to winning groundbreaking contracts like Tuskegee Airfield, Cheryl reveals the lessons of perseverance, faith, and love that continue to shape her vision today.

Discover what it means to overcome adversity, build for the future, and leave a legacy that lasts.

Time stamps
0:00 Introducing Chery McKissack Daniel
2:20 Growing up with a family legacy
5:10 The American Dream and overcoming adversity
8:30 The fight to become licensed Black architects
12:45 Migration, family history, and legacy building
16:00 Values and influence from parents and community
19:40 Challenges and resilience as a Black American
27:40 The Tuskegee Airfield contract breakthrough
31:00 Returning to the family business
36:00 Entrepreneurship, legacy, and future vision
39:30 Final reflections and legacy for the next generation

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