Queenie Marie Vesey and Na’Myiah Nevaeh Vesey

Recorded September 23, 2023 36:20 minutes
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Description

The Vesey Girls Queenie Marie Vesey (40) and her daughter Na’Myiah Nevaeh Vesey (18) talk about hard truths and healing, Na’Myiah’s journey navigating school, and making a difference.

Subject Log / Time Code

Queenie Marie Vesey (QV) describes how Na’Myiah Nevaeh Vesey (NV) came into this world, becoming pregnant with her after a gang rape.
NV reflects on how it felt to learn the truth of how her mother became pregnant with her.
QV apologizes to NV for not having told her earlier.
NV talks about wanting to be a lawyer and go into educational law.
NV shares what she loved about going to a French school for a time.
NV remembers her mental health not feeling supported at Premier Charter School.
NV talks about the importance of standing up for others.
NV reflects on her experience at Villa Duchesne school.
NV reflects on transferring to University City High School.
QV talks about coming up with the money to put NV through Lindenwood University.

Participants

  • Queenie Marie Vesey
  • Na’Myiah Nevaeh Vesey

Recording Locations

Public Media Commons

Partnership Type

Outreach

Initiatives