Mr. Effley D. Howell, Sr.  is the Founder and CEO of Thankful Heritage Museum located in Kernersville NC. Effley is a collector, genealogist, and historian, who grew a personal collection into Thankful Heritage, Inc. (THI) a 501c3 non-profit organization that features  African American artifacts dating back to the 1700’s.  According to the museum’s website: “Touring the museum is like taking a trip into a rich history of a people filled with pride and compassion.” Listen as Calvin and Anita have an inspiring and delightful conversation with Mr. Howell.

The Dignity Justified Podcast promotes the cultural heritage of African Americans through conversations about art, artifacts, images, ideas  and individuals. Our organization (dignityjustified.com) is curious about humanity and so it shines a light on imagery in general and individuals in particular, to reveal the layers of stories embedded within— for the purpose of honoring the dignity of others and deepening our understanding of self, family, community, and country.