Donna Cashman and Shannon Danzy bring a mother daughter perspective to uncovering one’s family history as they share family photographs with Thomas Allen Harris, and us, at the Digital Diaspora Family Reunion (DDFR) Roadshow held at the Harlem Stage in New York City.
Inspired by a dusty shoebox found in an old closet, this family exemplifies to us how knowing your family history can inspire our lives today. Shannon tells us how when she was in college she often felt uncomfortable talking about her family’s past but when she learned about her Grandfather and the history of her family, she had a very different feeling!
Armed with photographs, documents, and stories of her family’s challenges and triumphs, Shannon has learned about her family history which she can now share proudly.
What a pleasure and privilege it was to be included in this film. Everyone was so gracious and it was exciting to see the entire process.