JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE DESECRATION OF AFRICAN SLAVE BURIAL SITES GETS ATTENTION.

  • Published In: BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine, 2025, v. 4, n. 3. P. 17 1 of 2

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the recent discovery of unmarked graves of enslaved individuals at the Hermitage, the plantation owned by Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States. The Andrew Jackson Foundation announced the finding of gravesites for an estimated 28 enslaved people, which were located using advanced technology and historical reports. This discovery highlights the broader issue of unmarked slave burial sites across the U.S., which serve as poignant reminders of the lives and struggles of enslaved individuals, often buried without recognition due to systemic racism and socio-economic constraints. Efforts to document and preserve these sites are increasing, emphasizing their cultural and historical significance amidst ongoing threats from urban development. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine. 2025/07, Vol. 4, Issue 3, p17
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2769-9110
  • Accession Number:187014702
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