White passing in runaway slave ads #history #familyhistory

#findingyourroots #ancestrydna #africanamerican #familystory #genealogy #hiddenstories #history Dive into the perplexing world of runaway slave advertisements to explore the complex interplay of race, identity, and power in early America. These ads, often published by slaveholders, offer more than a simple call for the return of escaped slaves; they inadvertently expose the fluidity of racial categories and challenge prevailing ideologies, such as the one-drop rule. From the legal debates that helped formalize racial classifications to the enslaved individuals who defied these narrow categories, discover how these historical documents serve as both a mirror and a window into America’s tangled racial past. Unearth the hidden stories and contradictions that reveal not just the shifting nature of racial identity but also the undercurrents of resistance against a system designed to oppress. A journey through this archive is a journey into America’s hidden history, challenging our modern understanding of race and identity. REFERENCES: American Studies Vol. 54, No. 4 (2016), pp. 73-97 (25 pages) Published By: Mid-America American Studies Association Want to support this project? Want to rewatch any of “Finding Lola“? Here’s the series: Watch the Episode 1 that started the whole journey: Watch Episode 2 here: Watch Episode 3 here: Watch Episode 4 here: -------- Come join me on a new docu-series that explores identity, racial tensions in the South during the 20th century, and the unique experiences of those who historically called Louisiana home. My name is Danielle Romero, and all my life, I have romanticized Louisiana. Growing up in New York, it represented a place where I could step back the sepia-toned life of my great grandmother, Lola Perot, who died before I was born. Now, it was time to go back to Louisiana--although I had no idea what the truth would be or what questions to ask---who was Lola really? Who were we?