‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Is the Black family reunion dying?
Monday marks the official end of summer.
The season encapsulates many white parties, Juneteenth, jazz fests, cookouts and most importantly family reunions.
On Wednesday’s episode of the UATL podcast, hosts Nedra Rhone, Najja Parker, DeAsia Paige talk to colleague Ernie Suggs.
The group discusses whether the sun is setting on the long-heralded summer tradition.
Suggs said the gatherings are not dying, but there should be a way to merge the old and new traditions among generations.
“Younger people, our generation of people are gonna have to keep these traditions going,” said Suggs. “And the older people are seeing that the younger people are not doing it right. So they’re fearful of losing these family traditions and values.”
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About the Author
Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast. She also steps in front of the mic, creating compelling segments for the show. Before joining the AJC, the Chicago native worked as a senior producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.
