About this episode
Lisa King discusses her family's legacy and efforts to preserve history.
On this powerful episode of P.A.R. Real Talk, Lisa King, founder of the "Charles Edward Pope Sr. Foundation" takes us on an inspiring journey through her family’s incredible legacy — from abolitionist history and military service to jazz legends and cultural preservation. Discover how her fifth great-grandfather risked everything for love and freedom, how her family helped shape Kansas history, and why she’s fighting to keep the story of *Quindaro* alive. We also talk about her plans for the *2026 World Cup* celebrations, honoring veterans, and the deep personal meaning behind uncovering your heritage. 📅 *Event Dates:* June 5–6, 2026 – Kansas City, Kansas 🌐 *Learn More & Support:* https://www.cepsfoundation.com/pope-f... 💰 **Donate via GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/33c17df5 🎷 Music, history, heritage, and heart — this is one conversation you don’t want to miss. #historymatters #africanamericanhistory #veterans #jazz #heritage #Quindaro #worldcup2026 #PARRealTalk
People in this episode
Guest: Lisa King
Topics covered
- heritage
- history
- jazz
- veterans
- cultural preservation
- family legacy
Keywords
- Lisa King
- Charles Edward Pope Sr. Foundation
- Quindaro
- 2026 World Cup
- Kansas history
- jazz legends
- cultural preservation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Charles Edward Pope Sr. Foundation
Books & works: Quindaro
Places: Kansas, Kansas City
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