Linford Fisher
@linford.bsky.social
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Early American historian @ Brown University; author of The Indian Great Awakening; Decoding Roger Williams; Reading Roger Williams. PI for @stolenrelations.bsky.social; father of four; loves to sail, run, hike, and run.
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Linford Fisher @linford.bsky.social · 8d
Galleys! Very excited to receive these from @liveright.bsky.social, even if the official pub date is a long way off (April 28, 2026). Pre-order it now! a.co/d/4ZdEjXu
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Linford Fisher @linford.bsky.social · 8d
Galleys! Very excited to receive these from @liveright.bsky.social, even if the official pub date is a long way off (April 28, 2026). Pre-order it now! a.co/d/4ZdEjXu
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Stolen Relations @stolenrelations.bsky.social · 8d
(1/3) The Rhode Island Historical Society, a historical society based in Providence, RI, which maintains the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, is another example of the range of sources used to find unfree Native people across the historical record.

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The Rhode Island Historical Society Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, in Providence, Rhode Island An example of a document from the Rhode Island Historical Society: This Indenture made the [empty space] day of June In the yeare one thousand seven Hundred and fifteene wittnesseth that Bette Tientiahchu widow to the Late Deceased John Tientiahchu Indian and Inhabitant within the Township of Providence In the Colony of Road Island and said providence plantations Have by these presents put placed and Bound my Daughter Hannah Tientiahchu being a fatherlis Child as a servant with Martha Sheldon of the Town of providence and Colony of Road Island a fore said and as a servant with her the said Martha Sheldon to Dwell Her Heirs and Assigns from the day of the Date of these presents untill the said Hannah shall Come to be of the Age Eighteene yeares the said Hannah being at the time of the Insealing and Deliveri of these presents Come to be of the Age of ten [empty space] by and Durering all which time and terms the said Hannah shall Her said mistris Martha Sheldon well and faithfully serve In all such Lawfull business as the said Hannah shall be put unto according to her power will and ability and Honestly and obediently In all things shall Behave Her self towards her said mistirs: and orderly and Honestly towards all the family of the said Martha Sheldon: and the said Martha Sheldon for her part promiseth the said Hannah In the knowledg and occupation of House Hold work which she useth after the best manner that she Can or may coach or Instruct or Cause to be taught and Informed as much as there Unto Beloungeth or In any wise appertaineth and also Dureing all the said terme to find unto the said servant meat Drink Linnin woollen Hose shoose and other things needfull or meet for a servant and to Let the said Hannah have two sutes of apparriel at the End of said terme one for Holladaies and another for worke daies In witness where I have here unto set my Hand and seal the Day and yeare first above written Signed sealed and Delivered In the presence of ^^^^^
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Linford Fisher @linford.bsky.social · 20d
New York City folks -- come learn more about the @stolenrelations.bsky.social project at the Center for Brooklyn History / Brooklyn Public Library on October 20! Also streaming. www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/cbh...
CBH Talk | Stolen Relations: Recovering the History of Native American Enslavement | Brooklyn Public Library
The Stolen Relations project is a tribally collaborative initiative to recover, interpret, and share with the public the long-hidden history of Native American enslavement. Developed over the past dec...
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Stolen Relations @stolenrelations.bsky.social · Aug 26
(1/3) Stolen Relations is proud to be partnering with the Tomaquag Museum to produce exhibits on Indigenous unfreedom and its effects on Indigenous people in the modern world. They will be coming to the Tomaquag Museum in Exeter, RI, and to Brown University in Providence, RI in the near future.
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Linford Fisher @linford.bsky.social · Aug 26
Definitely interested if the @stolenrelations.bsky.social project would appeal to folks.
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Linford Fisher @linford.bsky.social · Aug 22
Yay!! Super congrats -- can't wait to read the final product!! That cocktail is well deserved.
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Stolen Relations @stolenrelations.bsky.social · Jun 30
(2/3) Two of these essays, “A Brief History of Indigenous Enslavement and Servitude” and Indigenous Freedom Suits and the Problem of the Law” were written specifically for the project. These essays allow for better understanding of the scope of Stolen Relations and the primary sources it utilizes.
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Stolen Relations @stolenrelations.bsky.social · Jul 23
(1/2) A new blog post has been published on the Stolen Relations blog at stolenrelations.org/blog/stolen-relations-launch-symposium-summary-pictures-and-videos/! With photos and videos of the May launch symposium included in this post, the content from this symposium is now available to all.
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Stolen Relations @stolenrelations.bsky.social · Jul 26
(1/3) Yesterday marked 204 years since a man named William Clarke appeared in court to attempt to receive emancipation from Sir Simon Haughton Clarke’s Fathog quarter estate in Jamaica. He was described in outdated language by the court as Black and Multiracial.
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The Ass is the father of the legs @internethippo.bsky.social · Jul 20
These guys have been throwing random people into gulags without a second thought but they've suddenly rediscovered the concept of presumption of innocence
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · Jul 20
"I would give everybody a caveat... or, that's a big word, but a warning... that just because somebody flew on a plane doesn't mean they're a dadgum pedophile." - Rep. Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee
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Linford Fisher @linford.bsky.social · Jul 18
First pass page proofs! Feelin’ pretty real…
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Linford Fisher @linford.bsky.social · Jul 1
Really pleased that, after much discussion, the press decided to use the beautiful commissioned painting by the talented Narragansett artist Silvermoon LaRose. Look for the book in April 2026 (but pre-orders available now: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stealing-a...).
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Linford Fisher @linford.bsky.social · Jul 1
Congrats! I hope this means we'll cross paths more frequently (again). Let's grab drinks soon.
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Stolen Relations @stolenrelations.bsky.social · Jun 27
(1/3) As of three days from now, 171 years will have passed since an enslaved girl named Fanny’s self-emancipation from Julia Swailer in Gretna, LA, was advertised. Fanny was noted to have been previously known as “Indian Fanny,” but the paper provided no tribal affiliation.
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Brian DeLay @briandelay.bsky.social · Jun 27
In 2023, residents of Tuberville's Alabama took $8k more per person than they contributed to federal revenue. Residents of CA (where lots of these "inner city rats" live), paid $2k more than they took. Residents of NY (more "inner city rats") paid $5k more than they took.
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Robin Marty @robinmarty.com · Jun 27
“[These] inner-city rats, they live off the federal government. And that’s one reason we’re $37 trillion in debt. And it’s time we find these rats and we send them back home, that are living off the American taxpayers, that are working very hard every week to pay taxes.” www.al.com/politics/202...
Tuberville says ‘inner city rats’ live off the American taxpayers: Trump should send them ‘back home’
"These inner city rats, they live on the federal government," Tuberville said in the interview.
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Stolen Relations @stolenrelations.bsky.social · Jun 23
(1/3) Stolen Relations has been launched for a month! Thanks to the hard work of hundreds of partners and researchers, stolenrelations.org currently has records of upwards of 7,000 individuals and many pieces of art and storytelling that help to flesh out the stories of unfree Indigenous people.
Stolen Relations: Recovering Stories of Indigenous Enslavement in the Americas
Stolen Relations seeks to recover stories of Indigenous slavery in the Americas. The website has a database as well as a map, timeline, interviews, and curricular materials.
stolenrelations.org
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Linford Fisher @linford.bsky.social · Jun 14
One of two #nokings protests today in Providence, RI. We marched around the state house. Beautiful, unifying, and peaceful.
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David Waldman @kagrox.bsky.social · Jun 8
January 6th insurrectionist carries a Confederate flag through the Capitol, as a lone policeman looks on.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · Jun 8
Earlier today ICE agents hit someone with a car and tear gassed a neighborhood, sparking several fires and disrupting businesses.

Immigrants, by contrast, did not.
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David Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · Jun 8
ICE is a much greater threat to this country than illegal immigrants. The current administration ia by far the greatest threat this country faces. The problem is not st our borders. It is in the White House.
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G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · May 23
open chart, keep scrolling down

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Valorie Bridges Fant * Author of * Go Back to Your Country * @vrfant1.bsky.social · May 21
The stack of papers Trump held up today to support his claims of a genocide against white people in South Africa included a visual from the Democratic Republic of Congo, a new AFP Fact Check reveals.
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WBUR @wbur.org · May 13
Historians at Brown University and Tribal members from across New England are launching a project they hope will bring awareness to the historic enslavement of Indigenous people in North America.
A new website illuminates the history of Indigenous enslavement in New England
Historians at Brown University and Tribal members from across New England are launching a project they hope will bring awareness to the historic enslavement of Indigenous people in North America.
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Stolen Relations @stolenrelations.bsky.social · May 12
(1/3) Stolen Relations has officially launched at stolenrelations.org! Thank you to all who attended our launch! This week, we are highlighting the timeline feature of the website. This feature aims to provide a context to colonial and enslavement history, built for those without prior knowledge.
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · May 14
WOW. The Trump admin said they will review social media and deny immigration benefits to people saying antisemitic claims. They're even trying to deport people with green cards on alleged claims of antisemitism.

Anyway, here's a tweet from an Afrikaner they flew here on Monday.
Charl Kleinhaus @charlkleinhaus Jews are untrustworthy and a dangerous group they are not Gods chosen like to believe they are . Where is the Temple that must be their concern leave us alone we all believe in the God of Abraham , Moses and Jacob ! I almost said something ugly … 🤐
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Linford Fisher @linford.bsky.social · May 15
A huge shoutout to all of the presenters and attendees (in person and online) who made the Stolen Relations Launch Symposium on Saturday, May 10, such a meaningful day of sharing and connecting. Check out the new site at www.stolenrelations.org @stolenrelations.bsky.social
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