Our heritage is linked to who we are because it is so much more than us preserving, excavating, displaying or restoring a collection of old things.  Heritage speaks to our legacy of what we have learned from previous generations that impact our present outcomes to reinforce how we influence our future.  In this episode, I will be joined in a rich discussion with Dr. Illana Lane, Vice President for  Academic Affairs at Holy Family University.  Dr. Lane is of African American and Native American descent, identifying as a Shinnecock Indian.  Listeners will hear how our heritage is part of our character, whether we learn traditions through the experiences of our extended family members, through our own experiences or by information from books and learned scholars.  These all serve an impact on how we can become Defenders of Self-Justice.