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Transcending the Lineage | Cathcart, Parson-Willins & Sparks | York County History

In this Black History Month conversation, The Dap and A Hug Podcast presents Transcending the Lineage: Where Wisdom Takes Root — recorded on location at Historic Brattonsville, where these stories continue to be preserved and shared. This episode features: • Willie James “Brother Wali” Cathcart — segregation-era baseball player mentored by Joe Black • Margaret Crawford Parson-Willins — York County Culture & Heritage Commissioner and descendant of enslaved ancestors connected to Brattonsville • Christine Sparks — whose family history and DNA discovery reshaped her understanding of identity and belonging Together, they explore: • What it means to inherit a history you did not choose • Discovering family connections through DNA • The legacy of segregation and Negro League baseball • Preserving African American history in the Carolina Piedmont • Land, belonging, and generational memory • How buried stories can reconnect families Brother Wali reflects on playing during segregation in the 1950s and learning under Joe Black, the first African American pitcher to win a World Series game. Margaret Parson-Willins shares her decades of dedication to preserving African American history and honoring ancestors whose stories were nearly lost. Christine Sparks speaks candidly about what surfaced emotionally when truth was revealed — and what it took to reach across history toward connection. This conversation isn’t just about the past — it’s about what we pass forward. If you’re young and listening, we hope this gives you context. If you’re older, we hope it reminds you of the responsibility we carry. At the very least, we hope you learn something. At the very least, we hope you gain some perspective. 🔗 Connect with the Guests (Facebook) Brother Wali Cathcart https://www.facebook.com/share/16e1PJ... Margaret Crawford Parson-Willins https://www.facebook.com/share/1AjkUi... Christine Sparks https://www.facebook.com/share/186CFH... 🏠 LOCAL BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT — BLUE COLLAR ROOFING Blue Collar Roofing is a trusted local roofing company serving the Carolinas. Listeners of The Dap and A Hug Podcast can receive $500 off a roof replacement by using promo code DAP. To apply the promo code: Visit https://BlueCollarRoofingSC.com Navigate to the Online Instant Estimator Enter DAP under Project Details When speaking with the team, let them know you heard about Blue Collar Roofing through The Dap and A Hug Podcast. Website: https://BlueCollarRoofingSC.com Email: bluecollarroofingllc@gmail.com Phone: 803-670-0343 Red, white, and blue represent hard work, unity, and protecting American Dreamers under one roof. This has been a Lyrikal Miracle production. Intentional storytelling. Built for legacy.