Election Day is November 3. But what inspires someone to go from growing up in a community to seeking a role in representing it?

Before Damarcus Offord entered politics, he was a 14-year-old student at Lincoln Humanities and Communications Magnet High School in South Dallas, participating in the Dallas Police Explorer program.

More than 20 years later, he's pursuing public office.

In this episode of Making Black History Today, Liz and Porter sit down with Damarcus Offord to discuss his upbringing, the power of mentorship, his journey into politics, and why civic participation matters.

For Porter, this conversation is a full-circle moment. She first met Damarcus when he was just 14 years old while serving as a young Dallas police officer and volunteering as a Police Explorer advisor. Today, they reconnect to reflect on the experiences and relationships that shaped his journey.

In this conversation, you'll hear about:

• Growing up in South Dallas and the influence of community

• The lasting impact of mentorship and the Police Explorer program

• Damarcus's journey into politics and public service

• Leadership, representation, and civic responsibility

• The importance of being informed and participating in the democratic process

• What making Black history today means to Damarcus Offord

With Election Day approaching on November 3, this conversation explores the people, experiences, and decisions behind a journey into public service.

Because making Black history today isn't just about the names we recognize. It's about the journeys, communities, and experiences shaping tomorrow's history.

Everyday People. Extraordinary Impact.

Making Black History Today is hosted by Liz & Porter. New episodes every other Thursday.

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What does it take to keep family land for four generations?

P. Wade Ross, a fourth-generation farmer, joins Liz and Porter to discuss Black farming, Black land ownership, generational wealth, sustainable agriculture, and the challenges facing Black farmers in America.

Wade shares his family's farming legacy and what it takes to sustain land across generations, from soil health and regenerative farming to knowing when to pivot and preparing for the future of food and agriculture.

This conversation goes beyond farming. It's about ownership, legacy, sustainability, and building something the next generation can carry forward.

🎙️ Listen to the full conversation with P. Wade Ross on Making Black History Today.

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Leah Frazier went from practicing law to becoming an entrepreneur, founder of Think Three Media, media personality, and Emmy and ADDY Award winner, but building a business came at a cost.

In this candid conversation with Liz and Porter, Leah opens up about losing her car, investing her life savings, starting over, career reinvention, and learning when it's time to pivot. She shares the question that changed how she approached entrepreneurship and her future: “What else can I build?”

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