Summary

I’m Cousin Phoebe Kilby, a white genealogist intrigued by a workshop uniting descendants of enslavers and the enslaved. Out of the blue on MLK Day 2007, I emailed Betty Baldwin—another Kilby—hoping to spark reconciliation. Betty, a Black grandmother who integrated her high school at 13, had faced violence, rape, and deep-rooted hate, yet found healing through God’s forgiveness. Our connection led us to uncover a shared ancestor in an 1836 will. Together, we co-authored *Cousins Connected Through Slavery*, channeling proceeds into scholarships for descendants. Through truth, justice, and mercy, we’re fulfilling Dr. King’s dream of brotherhood.

Time Chapters

00:15 Betty integrates all-white high school
01:10 Betty’s assault & God’s healing
02:20 Phoebe’s MLK Day email sparks hope
05:05 First meeting: forgiveness in person
06:22 Co-authoring book & scholarship launch

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These Two Woman Are Fulfilling The Dream Of Martin Luther King Jr.

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