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Summit on Slavery
Carol Dove and Alease Vaughan
Scholars, historic interpreters, and descendants of enslaved people recently gathered at Montpelier, the home of James Madison. They were there to create a rubric for historic sites who want to engage descendant communities in their work.
Rooted in a Place
Justin Reid (Virginia Foundation for the Humanities)
Justin Reid tells the story of how he set out to find the plantation where his great-great grandfather was enslaved, and what he found there.
Teaching Tough History
Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries
Historian Hasan Kwame Jeffries says why we need to do more to teach our kids about African American history, even when it covers tough subjects.
Invisible Founders
Crystal Rosson
Crystal Rosson is the great-granddaughter of Sterling Jones Sr., who worked at the former Sweet Briar Plantation, now Sweet Briar College. Rosson shares her family’s history and explains why research by African American genealogists matters as they discover more about the integral role of African Americans in Virginia’s history.
American History as told by Descendants
Dr. Michael Blakey (William and Mary)
Anthropologist Dr. Michael Blakey discusses why historical sites must consider the needs and wishes of descendants.
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Hi Cara,
I’m not sure I understand, but am happy to try and address the issue over the phone. I’m at 434-924-6895. Best, Kelley