Ona Judge was a fascinating human
A freedom fighter who was never caught
Who knew opportunity when it presented itself
On May 22, 1845–49 years and a day later than the moment she “seized her freedom“–she could still tell the story about why, and who, and what would help her reach the prize
‘While they were packing to go back [into bondage land], she was packing too’ for whatever dream land provided.
Imagine that…
An entire lifetime lived beyond that moment
She still knew details
She still weighed the moment in a balance of moral fortitude
Liberty was always going to be better than bondage
Joy Barnes-Johnson, Ph.D. 