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Dana P. Saxon

Dana P. Saxon

Finding Solace in the Past

Six Benefits of Family History — Especially When the World Is in Crisis

Nov 8, 2023

A protestor holds up a sign that says “I can’t breathe”

Nov 8, 2023

Dana P. Saxon
in
AfroSapiophile

Untold Stories about the People Who Ran Away: Cécile

Cécile’s tale includes the Haitian Revolution, slavery in the U.S., a pirate’s help, and an escape.

Aug 27, 2023

Untold Stories about the People Who Ran Away: Cécile

Aug 27, 2023

Dana P. Saxon
in
AfroSapiophile

The Extensive Knowledge and Skills of Enslaved Africans: Facts that Stand in Opposition to Lies

“Shame is the parent of lies.”

Jul 23, 2023

An advertisement from 1812 for the sale of “valuable slaves” with special skills

Jul 23, 2023

Dana P. Saxon

9 Reasons Why I Don’t Celebrate the 4th of July

…and if you also descend from survirors of US slavery, maybe you shouldn’t either.

Jul 4, 2020

9 Reasons Why I Don’t Celebrate the 4th of July

Jul 4, 2020

Dana P. Saxon

On Fires and Freedom

The United States is burning. It’s a fire fueled by centuries of oppression, injustice, tears and rage. It’s been a long time coming…

Jun 2, 2020

On Fires and Freedom

Jun 2, 2020

Dana P. Saxon
in
The Establishment

The Magic Of My Mushrooms: A Depressive’s Journey To Microdosing

When it comes to health care in the U.S., you are diagnosed, placed in a box, and given the ‘right pills.’ But what if the pills don’t…

Oct 6, 2017

The Magic Of My Mushrooms: A Depressive’s Journey To Microdosing

Oct 6, 2017

Dana P. Saxon

History class rebellion

Breaking a cycle of textbook oppression

Oct 12, 2016

History class rebellion

Oct 12, 2016

Dana P. Saxon

Dana P. Saxon

An educator and a researcher. Living that Black expat life. Eating red velvet cake. Learn more and support my work at ancestors-unknown.org.

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