American history has for years been bifurcated by guilt and racism or by racism or guilt. That, at least, is my theory of the moment, well not this moment in which racism takes the lead.
We read history from books that deny the existence of people of color. Of course, they, the people of color, know that history and we are grateful that they share it with us.
The Friends of Abolitionist Place put together a Matriarchs print workshop at Poster House.
We learned about 227 Duffield Place, a house at which the Underground Railroad stopped, landmarked and saved from being swept up by eminent domain by Mama Joy Chatel.
Her legacy is carried on, and Duffield is co-named Abolitionist Place.
The printing of the posters we had designed in community was undertaken by Leslie Diuguid of Du-Good Press.com.
Learn more about 227 Abolitionist Place at abolitionistplace.org.
Take advantage of the First Fridays at Poster House by checking into their website.
Thank you for attending, participating, and sharing the joys of our workshop! It was a very enlightening experience for me as well. I’m glad to see this recovered abolitionist history and your response shape actions for a brighter future!
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