Episode 8 of Season 6 of the Melungeon Voices podcast will debut in a little over a couple of weeks, on Wednesday, May 20th, at 6:30 pm on our YouTube channel here at this link: https://www.youtube.com/@MelungeonVoicesPodcast/streams Remember to subscribe to the channel to stay up to date on Season 6 of the podcast and to be notified of the next release date and time.
Our guest for Episode 8 is Dr. Matthew Crosston. He will be sharing stories with us about his Melungeon ancestor, Gustavus Adolphus “Dolphin” Crosston, who fought at Valley Forge alongside General George Washington. We will also discuss the “One Drop Rule” and the implications that came with being of mixed ancestry.
Dr. Matthew Crosston is the Director of Academic Transformation and Assistant Vice-President of Online Programs at Bowie State University. He specializes in international security, intelligence studies, global leadership and policy change, and equity/justice workshops. He is an acclaimed author and international speaker who consults with governments, media organizations, and academic institutions on a range of issues, including peace mediation, irregular warfare, intelligence dilemmas, and educational innovation.