Wally Jones, a formerly enslaved individual who navigated the complexities of freedom, community building, and political empowerment in post-Civil War Arkansas. It delves into the psychological impacts of slavery, the challenges of the Emancipation Proclamation, and the entrepreneurial spirit that emerged among Black communities during Reconstruction. The discussion also highlights the shifting political landscape and the promises made to freed individuals that were often broken, emphasizing the resilience and determination of those who sought to carve out a place for themselves in society.Hosted, filmed, produced, and edited by Ti KingMusic: "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This podcast was made possible by the Curtis H Sykes Memorial Grant, supporting projects that preserve, commemorate, and enhance the heritage of African Americans in Arkansas. Funding is administered by the Black History Commission of Arkansas and funded by the Arkansas General Assembly through the Arkansas State Archives.Find the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. Find the video version on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share. It helps us get this amazing story out to as many people as possible.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/arkastcon/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkastpod/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/arkast#podcast #blackhistory #history #mystery #biography #research #stories #pinebluff #arkansas #civilwar

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Wiley Jones was born as a slave, sold with the furniture, thrown into war, and rose as an entrepreneur in the Jim Crow South. This limited podcast series tells the most complete version of his story after extensive research and interviewing by the Arkansas Podcast Collaborative. Subscribe on your favorite platform and help us preserve this incredible story.

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There is a complex legacy of the Civil War, particularly in the South. We are exploring themes of slavery, political dynamics, and the role of African Americans. It highlights the contentious narratives surrounding the Civil War, the experiences of enslaved individuals, and the psychological impacts of the conflict. The story of Wiley Jones serves as a poignant example of the struggle for freedom and identity during this tumultuous period in American history.Hosted, filmed, produced, and edited by Ti KingMusic: "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This podcast was made possible by the Curtis H Sykes Memorial Grant, supporting projects that preserve, commemorate, and enhance the heritage of African Americans in Arkansas. Funding is administered by the Black History Commission of Arkansas and funded by the Arkansas General Assembly through the Arkansas State Archives.Find the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all podcast platforms. Find the video version on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share. It helps us get this amazing story out to as many people as possible.Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/arkastcon/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkastpod/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/arkast#podcast #blackhistory #history #mystery #biography #research #stories #pinebluff #arkansas #civilwar