Local instructor uses kayaking to bring healing to Black people
Sylvester Pierce of the Self-Preservation Society is on a mission to paddle all of Georgia's lakes located in state parks. While doing so, the kayaking instructor wants to get more Black people out on the water. For PART 1 of the interview, he talks with Rose about his first time paddling a canoe and how water is connected to all aspects of life.
For PART 2 of the interview, Pierce and Rose go out on the water. He talks with Rose about water safety and how water can be used to heal depression. Scott also talks with Pierce’s mentor and close friend, Tony Coppage, who reflects on growing up in downtown Atlanta. Coppage also shares his journey of following his dreams to become a wilderness guide.
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