August Virtual Book Club: Burn Down Master’s House
How do we confront the narratives of resistance that have been systematically erased from the history of chattel slavery? Clay Cane’s groundbreaking historical fiction novel shines an unflinching light on the enslaved individuals who rose up and fought back against their bondage in the American South. Centering real people and hidden histories , his work […]
July Virtual Book Club: Thy Will Be Done
How do we remember a man who was both a “liberator” and an enslaver? George Washington’s ties to slavery have vexed Americans for nearly 250 years. He enslaved more people than any other Founding Father. Yet, he was the only one to emancipate them in his will. This contradiction has shaped our national identity and […]
Watch: My Father’s Name Virtual Discussion
My Father’s Name is the story of one woman’s journey to uncover the truth about her father’s participation in a lynching, find a way to hold her family accountable, and face the dawning awareness of her own unconscious racism.
Teaching Hard History in the Classroom: 5 Tips for Educators
Educators face the powerful task and responsibility of teaching the true history of slavery in the United States. At Whitney Plantation, we recognize that this work can be challenging due to limited resources and restraints, but this history is essential. Here are five tips to guide you.