In this powerful finale of Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity, host Niasha Fray is joined one final time by historian and award-winning author Dr. Alaina E. Roberts for an unflinching conversation about land, identity, memory, and power.

From Tulsa to Treaty Law, they trace how freed Black people in Indian Territory acquired land, built communities, and redefined what freedom meant in the West. But they also uncover the backlash—from federal rollbacks to racial violence—and the erasure of Black-Native histories in mainstream education and policy.

💬 “What action should everyday people—especially scholars, policymakers, and those early in their journey—take to amplify these hidden histories so we can be better informed to advocate for justice?” – Niasha Fray

In this finale, we reflect on:

• 🏞️ Black land ownership in Oklahoma & beyond
• 🔥 The political erasure of Black-Native histories
• 📚 Frederick Douglass’s controversial Westward migration stance
• ⚖️ The long shadow of Reconstruction-era policies
• 🗳️ What justice looks like when we remember fully—and act collectively

🎧 Binge the full series now on your favorite platform or start with Episode 4.

📘 Learn more about Dr. Roberts’ work: alainaeroberts.com/books

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