I’ve launched a new Substack newsletter called Teach Truth & Sing the Blues—and I’d love for you to be part of it. This is a space where truth-telling meets soul-singing. A space where I can share not just the public work I do—articles, essays, podcasts, and speeches—but also the creative work that doesn’t always fit into academic journals or op-ed pages.
In 2023, my family began a life-changing journey—traveling to the Lenoir Plantation in Mississippi and the Darensbourg Plantation in Louisiana to uncover and document the stories of our ancestors. What started as a family trip has become Where I Got My Name, a film about survival, truth, and the power of knowing where you come from. 🎥 Watch the trailer below to preview this work-in-progress film about our family’s path from enslavement to emancipation—and the legacy they left behind. Then read the letter my dad wrote updating people on the progress of our film and asking for donations to help us complete the project.
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