I was lucky to grow up surrounded by relatives—grandparents, aunties, uncles, and more—with stories to tell and a willingness to share them. Through these conversations, I learned that I was the descendant of slaves and that my grandfather’s grandmother lived her life in bondage.
Knowing our history is important. That’s why the @HGMedia film Descendant on Netflix means so much to me. It tells the story of the descendants of the survivors of the Clotilda, which is believed to be the last ship that carried enslaved Africans to the United States.
I’d love to know if there is an ancestor of yours who has influenced your life. Join the Descendant Challenge by sharing photos and more about your family history using the hashtag #DescendantChallenge. I can't wait to hear about your story, too.
@MichelleObama @HGMedia From 1776 to 1860 less than 2% of enslaved people in the US came from Africa. The other 98% were born here. America deliberately created a slave industry that is unparalleled in human history. This is our history.
@MichelleObama @HGMedia #Descendant an amazing film wish there was more promotion for it.
@MichelleObama @HGMedia Hey what’s up Michelle?
@MichelleObama @HGMedia first tell @BarackObama & @HillaryClinton to explain to us this history
@MichelleObama @HGMedia Telling our story can be painful especially with what's continuing to happen in Nigeria. Slavery is still ongoing in Nigeria. #NINASisRight #NINASPlanIsTheAnswer #WeStandWithNINAS #TransitionNow #EndSARS #LNCongress #LNTerritoryTeamwork
@MichelleObama @HGMedia Yes I'm quite sure it's not biased or pointing at white supremacist or whatever
@MichelleObama @HGMedia Hello, I like to know if you support lineage based reparations for American Freedmen???
@MichelleObama @HGMedia Interesting, because there was only 1 slave (my ancestor) on the cargo ship from Guinea to Louisiana. My ancestor was bi-racial. Enslaved in Louisiana then sold to a Texas slave owner. He married my Choctaw great grandmother. The offsprings are Choctaw.