Join host Lisa Daniels as she invites veterans to share their experiences and discuss topics that today’s veterans face.

Space Shuttle Crew Chief Sharon McDougle discusses her place in history, working with Dr. Mae C. Jemison on her historic space flight. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

National Past President of the Montford Point Marines Association Joe Geeter discusses the history of the Montford Point Marines and an upcoming movie honoring the the first African-Americans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps after President Franklin Roosevelt issued an Executive Order establishing the Fair Employment Practices Commission in June 1941. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Air Force Veteran and actress Cynthia Gatlin discusses life in the military; how she became involved in the arts; and the notables she met along the way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Genealogist, journalist, and arts advocate Trudy Taliaferro discusses her trailblazing career; discovering her family roots, and why family history is important. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We catch up with Korean War veteran, artist, and author Curtis "Kojo" Morrow on his 87th birthday to discuss what he is currently working on and why creativity is so important right now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Historical interpreter Trooper David Jones discusses the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers and their impact in history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Curtis "Kojo" Morrow of the 24th Infantry Regiment Combat Team discusses why he left America to live in Ghana after the Korean War ended. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In part one of an exclusive interview, Curtis "Kojo"Morrow discussed his military career and why he became an artist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Artist, Advocate, and Navy Veteran Phyllis Thomas Miller discusses her love for art and how she uses art to help heal and bring together veterans and the community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Midwife, doula, and Desert Storm Veteran Martine Wilson (US Army) discusses the history of doulas and midwives, issues women of color face regarding maternal health, and what policymakers and stakeholders can do to improve maternal health practices. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Host Lisa Daniels previews upcoming episodes of the Unsung Heroes podcast, launching January 2020 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app