Chester J. Fontenot, Jr., who has a doctorate in comparative cultures from the University of Irvine, is the director of Africana Studies Program and Baptist Professor of English at Mercer University. Southern...

Rachel, 53- Atlanta, GA Southern Souls is a story-telling series that offers a personal look into the lives of people around us, showing that all souls can relate to one another through our laughter...

Ben, 61- Priest, St. Francis Episcopal Church  Southern Souls is a story-telling series that offers a personal look into the lives of people around us, showing that all souls can relate to one another...

Beth Sherouse, 37- higher education fundraiser Southern Souls is a story-telling series that offers a personal look into the lives of people around us, showing that all souls can relate to one another...

Sgt. Linda Howard, 42 – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Southern Souls is a story-telling series that offers a personal look into the lives of people around us, showing that all souls can relate...

Bob, 26 – Musician  Southern Souls is a story-telling series that offers a personal look into the lives of people around us, showing that all souls can relate to one another through our laughter...

Amyre, 38 - News Director; Center for Collaborative Journalism at Mercer University Southern Souls is a story-telling series that offers a personal look into the lives of people around us, showing that...

JT, 22 - Center Director, Otis Redding Foundation Southern Souls is a story-telling series that offers a personal look into the lives of people around us, showing that all souls can relate to one another...

Shareia, 40 – Georgia Realtor; Coldwell Banker. Southern Souls is a story-telling series that offers a personal look into the lives of people around us, showing that all souls can relate to one another...

Brandon, 37 - News Director; 41NBC WMGT Southern Souls is a story-telling series that offers a personal look into the lives of people around us, showing that all souls can relate to one another through...

JoJo, 26 – Director of on Campus Recruiting; Mercer University Southern Souls is a story-telling series that offers a personal look into the lives of people around us, showing that all souls can relate...

Above: Rebecca with her cat, Chester. Southern Souls is a story-telling series that offers a personal look into the lives of people around us, showing that all souls can relate to one another through...