Patricia Smith Griffin is the founder of Charity’s Children Project, Inc. and The Legacy of Charity’s Children, LLC (TLCC), both dedicated to preserving the inspiring heritage of early Ohio settlers, John Isaac Davis and his daughter, Charity Davis Caesar Broady.
Mrs. Broady is celebrated as one of Dayton, Ohio’s most iconic historical figures—a determined abolitionist, suffragist, and co-founder of the First Wesleyan Church, a critical site on the Underground Railroad. This location is recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s “1,000 Places Where Women Made History.” On October 11, 2023, she was honored with induction into the Dayton Region Walk of Fame.

• Charity’s Children Project, Inc. is dedicated to educating the community on the importance of preserving and maintaining a family’s legacy and “brand” through meticulous records, archival materials, and oral history.
  

• Patricia Smith Griffin serves as the Executive Producer, writer, and narrator of The Legacy of Charity’s Children, an award-winning short story podcast series chronicling the life and legacy of Charity Davis Caesar Broady and her descendants. The series features award-winning singer/songwriter Jared Griffin as Music Director and Tamara Calvert as Producer.
  

• Patricia Smith Griffin is not only a radio personality and journalist but also a fourth great-granddaughter of Mrs. Broady, the matriarch of one of Dayton’s oldest African American families.
  

• Each episode of The Legacy of Charity’s Children podcast illuminates the generational journey of this distinguished African American family, drawing from family archives, oral histories, and historical documentation. Season One is now available on various podcast platforms.

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