From Slavery to Skylines: The McKissack Family's Journey in Building America

In this episode of Being Human with Steve Cuss, Steve interviews Cheryl McKissack Daniel, a trailblazing African American architect and business leader. Cheryl shares her family’s remarkable 230-year legacy, beginning with her enslaved ancestor Moses McKissick. She discusses the challenges of leading a multi-generational Black-owned business, the importance of resilience, succession planning, and corporate culture, and her experiences navigating race and gender in the industry.

Episode Resources:

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Cheryl McKissack Daniel’s The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers (amazon.com/Black-Family-Who-Built-America/dp/1…)

More From Cheryl McKissack Daniel:

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Learn more about the McKissack firm (mckissack.com/about/leadership)

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Check out Cheryl Mc Kissack Daniel’s website (cherylmckissackdaniel.com)

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