PRATT
Protecting Remembered Ancestry Through Testimony
A name is a powerful identification. It’s the first thing the world learns about you. But what happens when that power was never fully yours? But what if the answers you’ve been searching for live in the oil of a place you’ve never seen?
PRATT: Protecting Remembered Ancestry Through Testimony Documentary
If someone were to ask you, “What’s Your Name?” Would you be able to answer the question?
After years of research, one family in Baltimore, Maryland, traced their last name to a historical plantation in Port Royal, Virginia. Who they met on the other side of the door led them closer to the truth.
Welcome to the “What’s My Name” Podcast!
The first episode is dedicated to the Pratt Family Historian and beloved aunt, Mary B. Banks. After her passing in 2023, her daughter, Karen Soares, and grandson, Anthone Soares Jr., carried forward her legacy of preserving and honoring family history. Though Mary has gained her wings, her spirit continues to reveal itself in the gentle presence of a ladybug.