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Nneka M. Okona

Latest articles by Nneka M. Okona

A vacation town promises rest and relaxation. The water knows the truth.
Features

On the Georgia coast, leisure and a grim history of slavery co-exist.

By Nneka M. Okona
“Heritage travel” is surging in the era of DNA testing. It has a special significance for black Americans.
Culture

Some travelers have long desired a chance to mend family trees broken by slavery. For others, it’s complicated.

By Nneka M. Okona