24 October 2026 / 4 minute read
Read →Reading Daniel Perry Beyond the Obituary
A flattering tribute leaves difficult questions about arrival dates, slavery, and what a family history owes its subjects.
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5 July 2026 / retrospective
Read →Independence Requires Maintenance.
Two hundred fifty years later, freedom remains both inheritance and unfinished work.