Segregation extended into death for African Americans, especially for those in the Southern United States. What led to the development of separate funeral homes and burial grounds? This presentation looks at burial practices for African-Americans from the 16th to the 20th century.
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Great information. Speaker presented information in easy to follow format.
This was so GREAT! Very informative....I have to go rewatch it again because it had so many nuggests! Thank you SO much for this presentation!
Lots of helpful information.
Liked that she gave historical background and the WHY's along with a lot of useful info that could be used by anyone, not just Black researchers
Very good job. One of the questions about Black relatives being buried in white cemeteries, would be the Blacks had white skin and they were Passing.
Janice presented good information about Black funeral and burial customs, disparities in Black vs. White treatment, cemeteries, and discoveries of burial grounds long forgotten.
Sad to think how many human beings were robbed of their lives and heritage for simply being born with different colored skin. My thanks and appreciation to those who have uncovered the pasts of many whose existence would have, otherwise, been lost forever.
Excellent presentation. Thank you