Mia Anderson's Reflection on Her Ancestor Josiah Henson
Mia Anderson, great-great-great-great-granddaughter of Rev. Josiah Henson. Credit: Josiah Henson Museum
Mia Anderson is the great-great-great-great-granddaughter of Reverend Josiah Henson. She shares her family's knowledge and admiration for Henson's legacy, which includes helping enslaved individuals escape and establishing the Dawn Settlement, a place where freed Blacks could learn trades and rebuild their lives. She also addresses the controversy surrounding Henson's portrayal in Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which misrepresented his story. Anderson highlights the need to correct the false and derogatory usage of the term "Uncle Tom" and emphasizes the true strength, faith, and dedication exhibited by her ancestor.
Reported by Juleyka Lantigua.
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