It was important that I interviewed my Mom, Anita Hall Mitchell, because both she and my sisters are my first recollection of generational cycles, nuanced dynamics between women, and humanizing people through the lens of grace regardless of their relation to me. Ms. Mitchell is so much more than just my Mother.  She is a dynamic woman livin a full life, that has contributed to the world and lives that that extend beyond my family. The most resilient person I know. The most poised person I know. The biggest heart I have ever known. My very first lesson in duality and respectability politics. She has taught me via example who I do and do not want to be. As a Black woman born in the 50's to a single Mom, the fourth child of six children, the only girl, in the deep, rural South where the main road segregated the town, she has experienced adversities I hope to never face. And she survived. She taught me what she could and put me in positions to learn what she did not know. Let's humanize our parents. Respect their journeys. They did the best they could with what they had. Happy Mother's Day to the GOAT, Anita Hall Mitchell! Join us on the journey: Instagram: @nextstoploading Facebook: Next Stop Loading YouTube: Next Stop Loading (within the week) Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you are listening or by using this link: https://linktr.ee/nextstoploading For business inquiries email at [email protected]

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