Dr. Johnnetta Cole’s legacy is nearly impossible to capture in a single conversation. As the first Black woman president of Spelman College, a civil rights activist, an anthropologist, and a leader in education and social justice, she has shaped institutions, movements and minds. But she is also deeply rooted in Jacksonville, tracing her lineage back to enslaved African princess Anta Majigin Njai and Florida’s first Black millionaire, Abraham Lincoln Lewis. 

From growing up under Jim Crow to sitting at the seats of power, Dr. Cole shares her insights on race, education and the continuing fight for justice.

Kingpins & Catalysts was executive produced by Letisha Bereola and Anne Schindler. It was directed by Brady Corum and produced by Stacey Bennett, who also composed the music. Graphic design by Bonnie Zerr.

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