JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Emotional Cost of Rediscovery: Engaging with Williamsburg Bray School Descendants.

  • Published In: Journal of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society, 2023, n. 40. P. 40 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Merideth, Tonia 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the emotional impact of rediscovering the Williamsburg Bray School and engaging with descendants of the school's students. It highlights the efforts of institutions like the College of William & Mary to acknowledge and rectify the legacy of slavery. The text also delves into the history of the Bray School, the challenges faced by Black communities in Williamsburg, and offers suggestions on how institutions can engage respectfully with descendant communities tied to historic sites or museums related to slavery. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society. 2023/07, Issue 40, p40
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0272-1937
  • Accession Number:182458388
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