My Texan Ancestor Sold Herself to Escape Slavery

My favorite books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/nytn?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_80SZ55GVN3PE27XRN3YB_1 #louisiana #ancestry #nytn #ancestry #findingyourroots #familyhistory #genealogy In the early 1800s, my ancestor made an unimaginable choice: she sold herself into a decade of servitude in Texas to escape the brutal reality of slavery. Together with genealogist Juan Zapata, who specializes in uncovering hidden histories, we dive into this piece of forgotten American history. Connect with Juan! ➡️https://www.tiktok.com/@aridamerican ➡️https://www.youtube.com/@aridamerican ➡️https://aridamerica.com/ ► 👕 NYTN Merch: https://www.nytonashville.com ▶Download the first section FREE of my "Be a Good ancestor" course here: https://nytonashville.com/shoplola/be-a-good-ancestor-course-digital-download-videos-bjks6 ✅SUPPORT NYTN CHANNEL ☕Send me a coffee!: https://ko-fi.com/nytn13#linkModal www.patreon.com/NYTN FOLLOW ME 📸 ► YouTube: / @NYTN ► Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/findinglolafilm/ ► Website: https://www.nytonashville.com/ ► X: / https://twitter.com/ImFindingLola/ OTHER VIDEO PLAYLISTS ► Melungeon + Redbones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyLd8rizXCQ&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hS0duqgK5mkBh_9aqIpbooI ► "Who Counts as..." Series in the US: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUbLF-tgbB0&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hRisWeiK9K5E8X7asZdz4X1 ► Mexicans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwJyAwnx39Y&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hSU0OWM1p4QUln0iBpI77wf ► Enslaved Ancestor stories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAxyz0q0A4s&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hQxDnyRTah5wYRX9b4FSrqR ► My family story of white passing : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQp7jeNp_yg&list=PLvzaW1c7S5hQcox9CjaJWA7QKTYXw9Zn2 -------- 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? *Amazon links are affiliate links. If buy something through these links, we may earn affiliate commission. Thank you for supporting this project!