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The Moth Radio Hour: Rooted in the Past

2024/9/24
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Dan Ariely
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Hannah Drake
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Luanne Sims
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Hannah Drake讲述了她前往塞内加尔戈雷岛'无归之路'的经历，以及在美国南方种植园的见闻，以此追溯被奴隶制抹去的家族历史。她描述了在'无归之路'感受到的压抑和悲伤，以及在美国种植园目睹的奴隶生活的残酷现实，并反思了这段历史对自身和后代的影响。她强调了这段历史的延续性，以及个人在面对历史创伤时的无力感和责任感。

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Hannah Drake's trip to Senegal's Door of No Return sparked a journey into her family's history, revealing a past obscured by slavery. A conversation with her mother uncovered a hidden history of cotton picking and a lost lineage, leading Hannah to confront the erasure of her family's past and embrace her role as a storyteller.
  • Hannah Drake's trip to Senegal's Door of No Return sparked a journey to uncover her family history.
  • Her mother revealed a hidden past of cotton picking, highlighting the lasting impact of slavery.
  • Hannah's experience led her to confront the erasure of black history and embrace her role as a storyteller.

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In this hour, stories of the past echoing into our present. A history lost to slavery, modern life clashing with religion, going from a party lifestyle to a corporate gig, and using memories of an injury to help others. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.Storytellers:

After a trip to Senegal's Door of No Return, Hannah Drake tries to piece together a family history obliterated by slavery.  Craig Mangum explores his relationship to Mormonism and its sacred garments. Luanne Sims has to grow up fast when she gets her first real job.Dan Ariely is called upon to help a fellow burn survivor. 

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