The recently published book Over my Dead Body:Unearthing the Hidden History of American Cemeteries by Greg Melville has an interesting chapter on the Monticello African American Graveyard that complements this post on history we all need to learn about the enslaved., including at Monticello. Thank you for this post!
Thank you for sharing this. I know some of this about Monticello as I am a graduate of UVA. I appreciated to learn about the cooking of his enslaved chefs
Thank you for highlighting this truth. I have recently been reading the wonderful book The 1619 Project by Nicole Hanna Jones. Like this fact there is so much of the history of American history which is not taught in our schools. The more we can learn and attend to the true stories of our past the better chance we have of becoming the democracy we profess ourselves to be.
As education becomes more and more threatened in the American school system, the importance of informative articles like this cannot be denied. Thank you for writing about this and allowing people a glimpse into the history of enslaved people, and perhaps delve into further research to learn more. We can never heal until we face our past and acknowledge it.
The recently published book Over my Dead Body:Unearthing the Hidden History of American Cemeteries by Greg Melville has an interesting chapter on the Monticello African American Graveyard that complements this post on history we all need to learn about the enslaved., including at Monticello. Thank you for this post!
Such important information for us to be aware of, as so much of this history was swept under the rug until recently.
Thank you for sharing this. I know some of this about Monticello as I am a graduate of UVA. I appreciated to learn about the cooking of his enslaved chefs
Thank you for this. To understand where we were is so important, especially now.
Thank you for highlighting this truth. I have recently been reading the wonderful book The 1619 Project by Nicole Hanna Jones. Like this fact there is so much of the history of American history which is not taught in our schools. The more we can learn and attend to the true stories of our past the better chance we have of becoming the democracy we profess ourselves to be.
Powerful, important message. Thank you. You are a great person.
Thanks for all you do. I have been to Monticello a few times, but never looked at the way the slaves cooked. This is a great reminder.
Next time I go to the States I'll definitely visit Monticello.
Wounds heal when we are able to acknowledge them.That applies to every country.Hope we all learn !
Thank you for sharing.
This is a powerful message. Thank you for saying it.
Thank you for sharing this important information and all the work you do to help make the world a better place. 🙏🏼☀️
As education becomes more and more threatened in the American school system, the importance of informative articles like this cannot be denied. Thank you for writing about this and allowing people a glimpse into the history of enslaved people, and perhaps delve into further research to learn more. We can never heal until we face our past and acknowledge it.
Slavery is so wrong but thanks for informing us as to the many merits the enslaved achieved.
I would love to take your class!!! Thanks for sharing this important story and for all you do!