What do you do when you discover that the family stories that sustained you were not true? Join me on my journey to find the answers.
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My Aunt Bruetta Introduces me to Ada.
Skipping to the Good Part
The Burton Room was a magical space where I started my own search for Ada.
Daddy Bob
Searching for my 2nd Great Grandfather leads to uncomfortable answers.
Some Wounds Don't Heal
How the death of my Great Grandmother Willie shaped the relationship between my grandmother and her siblings.
Surviving Freedom
Daddy Bob was born during Reconstruction. What does freedom really look like in a world of chaos, danger, and possibility?
You Are Not The Father
A shocking discovery about the father of Daddy Bob. Can it lead me to Ellen?
Discovering Ada
Posted on March 22, 2022 by oyaamakisi
My maternal 3rd great-grandmother Ada has been my guidepost to understanding our family's history. Her stories shaped how I viewed Black women's journey of self-determination in this country. While others may focus their research on family members who made exceptional contributions to society, I wanted the full story of my Ancestors' experiences. My family never sugar-coated the painful aspects of our Ancestors' lives. I am a living, breathing testament to their resilience and triumph against a system determined to eliminate their humanity. How do I tell the truth about their stories and not limit their lives to suffering and pain? Ada rose from the ashes and redefined herself. I held those stories as a light through the darkness of the unknown.
(Ancestor pictured unknown)
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