As we conclude our Black History Month festivities, we're eager to introduce you to Dexter Thompson, who serves as the Hardship Program Director at the KFC Foundation. Dexter finds significance in maintaining a strong connection to his cultural heritage and ensuring that his daughter is familiar with their roots.
“I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia before moving to Louisville, Kentucky when I was 14 years old. It’s important for me to stay connected to my roots when I go back to Georgia to visit my grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. My wife and daughter always join me on these trips so that I can show my daughter that her roots are not just planted in one place,” said Thompson.
“I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia before moving to Louisville, Kentucky when I was 14 years old. It’s important for me to stay connected to my roots when I go back to Georgia to visit my grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. My wife and daughter always join me on these trips so that I can show my daughter that her roots are not just planted in one place,” said Thompson.