Ona Judge: I am Free

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This is a special guest post in honor of Black History Month written by my friend, and fellow biographical historical author, Diana Rubino. February is Black History Month, a celebration of achievements by African Americans and for recognizing their role in U.S. history. Ona Judge, Martha Washington’s ‘favorite servant’ (Mrs. Washington wouldn’t say ‘slave’), with her bravery, intelligence and shrewdness, escaped the Washingtons, outwitted her captors, and remained free for life. Thanks for making ONA JUDGE: I AM FREE an Amazon best seller. Ona’s Story Teenaged Ona (known as “Oney”) Judge was Martha Washington’s ‘favorite servant.’ Oney and Martha both longed for freedom, but inRead More →