Joshua Menifee and Kiplyn Primus
Recorded
August 29, 2023
Archived
August 29, 2023
39:42 minutes
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Id:
atl004838
Description
Kiplyn Primus (62) talks with fellow Atlanta Business League member Joshua Menifee (36) about his family history and contributions to the community.Subject Log / Time Code
Joshua says he was born at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 23, 1987. He speaks highly of his parents, whom he says were both educators and business owners.
Joshua talks about his relationship with Willie Watkins, owner of Willie A Watkins Funeral Home. He talks about being influenced by Andrew Young, Tommy Dortch and Michael Russell's whole family.
Joshua says his dad, Ed Menifee, started SWAYBO (Southwest Atlanta Youth Business Organization). He says his dad also started B.A.S.I.C.S. (Bar Association Support to Improve Correctional Services).
Joshua says his dad was deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. He talks about getting his own start in entertainment by playing drums.
Kiplyn asks Joshua if he has any favorite teachers from childhood. Joshua remembers his time at Taylor's Personal Care and Education Center, as well as Adamsville Elementary School.
Kiplyn asks Joshua if going to college was a given. Joshua talks about his decision to attend Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois.
Joshua talks about being an entrepreneur. He says it was his goal to continue his dad's legacy.
Joshua talks about his work with the American Cancer Society.
Joshua talks more about Willie Watkins and Tommy Dortch, calling them his greatest mentors.
Kiplyn asks Joshua about Atlanta Business League. Joshua says his father was the president of the organization in the 1980s. He says there is no greater network than Atlanta Business League.
Kiplyn talks about Herman J Russell and multi-generational success. Joshua talks about the Atlanta skyline.
Joshua talks about Atlanta spirit/pride.
Kiplyn remembers the kids in SWAYBO traveling. Joshua says he went to every continent except Antartica as a member of SWAYBO.
Kiplyn asks Joshua about southwest Atlanta his phone number.
Kiplyn asks Joshua about how SWAYBO has changed over the years.
Joshua talks about the skills and talents of young people today.
Kiplyn asks Joshua what he thinks his dad would say about Atlanta Business League now. Joshua says his dad would be so proud. He says his dad would say this is the best day of our lives.
Participants
- Joshua Menifee
- Kiplyn Primus