In this episode, Elisha and Adia reflect on a powerful conversation with Adia’s late 101-year-old grandmother about the other side of desegregation and the profound loss of community that followed. Her perspective challenges us to look beyond the story we’ve been taught and consider what we may have missed.

Why are we STILL talking about racism? Does anyone really care? This week Elisha and Adia discuss why racism continues to matter to some while seeming far less important to others. We explore what shapes those differences and whether continuing the conversation can actually lead to change.

What happens when a conversation about “white privilege” brings very different perspectives to the table? Some believe it exists while others question or reject the idea. This week Elisha and Adia unpack the conversation, the perspectives behind it and the questions it raises.

Using the lyrics of a well-known piece of music as a starting point, Elisha and Adia explore the tension between long celebrated ideals of freedom and the lived realities of those who have yet to fully experience it.

A post. A reaction. A deeper conversation.
In this episode, Adia and Elisha reflect on a moment that revealed just how differently we experience—and interpret—the same reality. As they unpack what they call the “racism reflex,” they invite listeners to consider: What do you see first… and why?

Join Adia and Elisha in the first episode of Inherited Stories as they unpack the real-life moments that sparked one honest question—one that ultimately became the inspiration behind this podcast. Through candid reflection and conversation, they invite you into the experiences that led them here and set the stage for the conversations to come.

We were all born into a system we didn’t create — but we all play a role in whether it continues.

Inspired by Why Don’t You See What I See: Breaking the Cycle of Systemic Racism, authored by co-host Adia Holmes, "Inherited Stories" extends the conversation beyond the page. Co-hosted by Adia and Elisha, this podcast creates space with grace for growth — inviting candid dialogue about systemic racism, blind spots, and the behaviors that sustain or interrupt inequity.

This is not a space for shame or silence — it’s a space for clarity, courage, and consistent action.