What If?

Introducing RELATIONS, a podcast that explores the legacy of chattel slavery in America from the point of view of a descendant of enslavers, as well as the point of view of descendants of the people they enslaved.

After the brutal murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the explosive summer that followed, I decided it was time to learn the truth about my ancestors' involvement in the slave society of the Antebellum South. The journey has been painful, inspiring, shocking, heartbreaking, and deeply rewarding. Join me as I explore the legacy of slavery in my own family tree and in our shared history as Americans.

Logo art by Clare Wuellner at Blue Victory Gallery

About Annie:

Annie Harnett began researching her family’s involvement in chattel slavery in the spring of 2021. Until that time, she knew very little about American history and nothing about genealogy. Her blog, Relations, shares the stories of the remarkable individuals her ancestors enslaved. In addition to her blog on Medium (link below), Annie has published essays and op-eds in Salon, the Austin American Statesman, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, among others.

Connect with Annie:

Blog: https://anniehnet.medium.com/
Twitter: @AnnieHHartnett1
Instagram: @relationskinsfolk

Deep dive

An introduction to what promises to be a fascinating and personal journey of discovery and self examination of podcaster’s complicated southern heritage.