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As a member of the King's inner circle, Hosea Williams served as the advance man, organizing some of the most important events in the movement. Williams traveled to cities throughout the South, recruiting and organizing volunteers, paving the way for appearances by King, Jesse Jackson, and Andrew Young. Williams and John Lewis led the "Bloody Sunday" march in Selma, Alabama, in 1965.

This episode features an interview from September of 1994 with Shelley Stewart and Hosea Williams. Hosea reveals the dire warning King had for the members of his inner circle.

Ricky reflects on the Black struggle and the unfortunate missteps made by Black leaders after the loss of King.

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In this episode Shelley reflects on his journey from a homeless youth in Birmingham to a pioneering radio personality and successful business consultant.

This episode touches on civil rights history, economic empowerment, education, and the ongoing struggle for equality, offering a powerful look at legacy, fatherhood, and social consciousness.

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In this week's episode, Shelley and Ricky discuss how over-reliance on AI for writing and thinking threatens critical thinking and foundational professional competencies, forcing educators to find new ways to verify comprehension.

The conversation also covered the historical ties between literacy and empowerment, current political pressures on educators (such as the dissolution of the Auburn University faculty senate), and concerns over historical awareness in federal leadership.

What will society suffer due to its reliance on AI?

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