The Legacy of Dee Dee

By: Mimi Jacks
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  • Every Black family knows there is that one matriarch that holds it all down. To the government, her name is Cordelia Hill, but to our family, she is known as Queen Mother and more affectionally to her granddaughter, Mimi Jacks, as Dee Dee. Queen Mother is 92 years old and has had eight children, lived through one of the most devastating tornadoes in history, received a college degree at 61 and is two ancestors away from relatives that were slaves. In this podcast, we hear Queen Mother share her experiences in her own voice. We also hear her children share what it was like to grow up with her as their mother. If you ever had a connection to that one special person in your life and wondered about their story, this podcast is for you. Get ready to adopt Mrs. Hill as YOUR Queen Mother! This is The Legend of Dee Dee.
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  • The Legacy of Dee Dee Trailer

    The Legacy of Dee Dee Trailer
    Nov 16 2023

    Every Black family knows there is that one matriarch that holds it all down. To most, her name is Cordelia Hill, but to our family, she is known as Queen Mother and more affectionately to her granddaughter, Mimi Jacks, as Dee Dee.  Queen Mother is 92 years old and has had eight children, lived through one of the most devastating tornadoes in U.S. history, received a college degree at 61 and is two ancestors away from relatives that were slaves. 

    In this podcast, we hear Queen Mother share her experiences in her own voice, as well as history from the times.  We also hear her children share what it was like to grow up with her as their mother. If you ever had a connection to that one special person in your life and wondered about their story, this podcast is for you.

    Get ready to adopt Mrs. Hill as YOUR Queen Mother! This is The Legacy of Dee Dee.

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    This podcast is hosted by Mimi Jacks. Mimi's all about fueling the fire of women's empowerment, creating spaces where they can flourish in safe and positive environments and freely express their true selves. Learn more about MProper Mimi here!

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    If you would love to connect with Mimi, join her in these following spaces: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok

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    Have you been inspired by this episode? Mimi invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode made you feel. Also, share this podcast with a friend. Every woman needs to know their story is powerful.   I, Mimi Jacks, was the executive producer and creative director. Crackers In Soup, LLC was my lead writer, producer, audio editor and design director for this series.
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    4 mins
  • The Lineage of Cordelia Hill

    The Lineage of Cordelia Hill
    Dec 7 2023
    Have you ever sat down with an adored member of your family and just start asking them about stories from throughout their life? That is the foundation of this podcast. In this episode, I introduce my grandmother, Cordelia Hill also known as Queen Mother and whom I affectionately call Dee Dee.   In this episode, Queen Mother Dee Dee will share her direct lineage to enslavement as well as information regarding:   Wilberforce University Genealogy Tawawa Springs Quaker Settlement 👵🏽🧓🏾👱🏼‍♂️🧑🏾👩🏼‍🦳👨🏼‍🦳👩🏻👩🏼👩🏻‍🦱 Some information provided in this episode was found in the following articles and websites:   Wilberforce University Paper Trails – Documents Tell the Story of Wilberforce Our History and Traditions - Central State Edu Last Hired, First Fired: How the Great Depression Affected African Americans Breaking News of the 1930s 👵🏽🧓🏾👱🏼‍♂️🧑🏾👩🏼‍🦳👨🏼‍🦳👩🏻👩🏼👩🏻‍🦱   This podcast is hosted by Mimi Jacks. Mimi's all about fueling the fire of women's empowerment, creating spaces where they can flourish in safe and positive environments and freely express their true selves. Learn more about MProper Mimi here! If you would love to connect with Mimi, join her in these following spaces: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok 👵🏽🧓🏾👱🏼‍♂️🧑🏾👩🏼‍🦳👨🏼‍🦳👩🏻👩🏼👩🏻‍🦱 Have you been inspired by this episode? Mimi invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode made you feel. Also, share this podcast with a friend. Every woman needs to know their story is powerful.   I, Mimi Jacks, was the executive producer and creative director. Crackers In Soup, LLC was my lead writer, producer, audio editor and design director for this series.
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    14 mins
  • The Great Depression, Christmas, and Tornadoes

    The Great Depression, Christmas, and Tornadoes
    Dec 7 2023

    Ms. Cordelia Hill, also known as Queen Mother and whom I affectionately call Dee Dee has lived a LIFE! In this episode, we dive into Queen Mother's experience as a child living through The Great Depression, the simpler times of Christmas and her experiencing one of the most disastrous tornadoes in Ohio history.

    Join me and Dee Dee as we discuss:

    • Christian Endeavors

    • Christmas nuts

    • Homemade gifts

    • Ration stamps

    • Xenia Tornado

    • Wilberforce Commencement

    Information provided in this episode was found in the following articles and websites:

    Xenia Daily Gazette

    Great Depression History

    Fighting for a Double Victory

    Xenia tornado timeline: How the deadly 1974 twister tore through the city

    The Xenia, OH F5 Tornado - April 3, 1974

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    This podcast is hosted by Mimi Jacks. Mimi's all about fueling the fire of women's empowerment, creating spaces where they can flourish in safe and positive environments and freely express their true selves. Learn more about MProper Mimi here!

    👵🏽🧓🏾👱🏼‍♂️🧑🏾👩🏼‍🦳👨🏼‍🦳👩🏻👩🏼👩🏻‍🦱

    If you would love to connect with Mimi, join her in these following spaces:

    Instagram

    Facebook

    Twitter

    YouTube

    TikTok

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    Have you been inspired by this episode? Mimi invites you buy her a coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mpropermimi. Also, leave an honest review of how this episode made you feel and share this podcast with a friend. Every woman needs to know their story is powerful.

    I, Mimi Jacks, was the executive producer and creative director. Crackers In Soup, LLC was my lead writer, producer, audio editor and design director for this series.
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    20 mins

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