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‘All We Are Is Memory…’ One writer’s look at slavery and its personal legacy

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Reuters journalist Donna Bryson poses for a portrait with her 86-year old father Andrew
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Reuters journalist Donna Bryson poses for a portrait with her 86-year old father Andrew at his home in San Diego, California, June 8, 2023.

Writer Donna Bryson says the history of slavery, its impact, its legacy, isn't just the story of the Blacks who were oppressed, but also the white oppressors. A reporter for Reuters, Bryson was part of a comprehensive project that looked at "Slavery's Descendants." The investigation not only examined slavery from multi-racial viewpoints, but also explored its enduring footprint, via the connection with many of today's political elites. Bryson spoke with Colorado Matters about her family's personal story.