History of the Delta Blues and their origin in the "Sorrow Songs" described in W.E.B. DuBois "The Souls of Black Folk".

Exploring the experience of Black Americans through the writings of W.E.B. DuBois (The Souls of Black Folk) and others.”

Using story, narrative, for social change. The importance of storytelling in stimulating empathy. In the case of Faith's Reckoning, empathy for the legacy of slavery and the need for reparations, as well as for the Southern way of life.