Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for an interview with Cheryl Wills and Ethan West, descendants of Sandy Wills (U.S. Colored Troop). This is an update to two prior podcast interviews with Cheryl and Ethan and how their determination to confirm where their ancestor was buried and to do everything possible to make sure that he was honored and received a proper burial. The results of their dedication is remarkable.
Cheryl Wills is a nationally recognized award-winning television personality for Spectrum News’ flagship national news network, New York 1 News, headquartered in New York City which is aired on select cable systems throughout the United States and Japan’s MXTV. She is also the host of the talk show “In Focus with Cheryl Wills”
Ethan West is a Family Historian and the Founder of Elyria Black Legacy Connection. He has conducted extensive research on his ancestors, contributed to a number of social media platforms sharing his journey to research, document, share, and preserve his family history. Numerous media outlets have covered his journey, and we look forward to him sharing with us.
CHERYL WILLS HALF HOUR SPECIAL ON SANDY WILLS
Special on 60 minutes