(Dayton, Ohio, April 24, 2024) – “The Legacy of Charity’s Children,” a podcast series dedicated to chronicling the life of early Ohio settler, abolitionist, and subway conductor Charity Davis Caesar Brody and his descendants, is being released by Roadmap Writer 2023 It has been announced that you have won the top prize in a podcasting competition. Narrative Nonfiction Audio Category.
Patricia Smith-Griffin, Mrs. Brodie's fourth great-granddaughter and executive producer, writer, and narrator of the series
“As descendants of Charity Davis Caesar Brody, we are honored to share our family’s story through our podcast, The Legacy of Charity’s Children.” It is a testament to the importance of preserving heritage and the power of storytelling to inspire and educate future generations.”
The Legacy of Charity's Children explores the intergenerational journey of the Davis/Brodie family through family archives, oral history, and historical records. The series is created and narrated by broadcaster, historian, genealogist, and motivational speaker Patricia Smith Griffin, and includes John Isaac Davis and his daughter Charity Davis Caesar Brody. It highlights the inspiring legacy of early Ohio settlers, including (Africans and Annis). – Descendants of Yunwiyah (Cherokee).
Twelve generations (and counting) of Mrs. Brody's descendants in the Miami Valley of Dayton, Ohio, have made significant contributions to this region since its beginning in 1803-1804. In recognition of her community work, Mrs. Brody was posthumously added to the Dayton Area Walk of Fame in October 2023.
The series is based on archival collections, oral and written history spanning 221 years and generations.Selected as the prestigious 2023 Urban
Season 1 of the Mediamakers Film Festival podcast will be accessible on various podcast platforms, with season 2 scheduled to premiere in July 2024.
The competition's sponsoring organization, Roadmap Writers, is a screenwriting education and training platform that provides a guided path to professional success in film and television writing. Founded in 2016 by Joey Tuccio and Dorian Connelly, Roadmap has helped over 380 writers sign representation and has numerous success stories, including script options and staffing for TV shows. I've been promoting it.
For more information about The Legacy of Charity's Children, please visit www.charityschildren.org.
