Contrabands in Cumberland, Virginia
Contrabands in Cumberland, Virginia This photograph was taken in 1862, Cumberland, Virginia just prior to the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation (1863) which abolished slavery. The photo makes you wonder “Who are these people?” “How did they live?” “What happened after they were freed?” “Did they go to the North or to the
My Slave Sister Myself
My Slave Sister Myself is a gripping, documentary film about the Transatlantic Slave Trade, its effect on enslaved Africans and its lasting impact on African Americans today. First person narratives describe slave women’s traumatic experiences and draw a parallel between feelings deeply embedded in the souls of today’s black woman. The
Lest We Forget the Black Holocaust
Lest We Forget A Review of American Slavery From “Capture to Emancipation” Martha’s Vineyard & HBO Film Festivals “Best Documentary Award”
Slavery Artifacts, History and Jim Crow Objects
A Private Collection of Slavery Artifacts, Historical Slavery Documents & Jim Crow Objects The “Lest We Forget” collection and presentation provides an opportunity to examine and explore the factual aspects of the African American Slave Trade experience. It offers a hands-on approach to teaching an appalling period in American history. The ability
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