Yesterday we celebrated the life of Tamer, daughter-in-law of Venture Smith. @bsullivan35 and his students @SuffieldAcademy shared their important research. Moved by the remarks of Venture’s descendants Corrine Brady and Susi Ryan and our board chair Pat Wilson Pheanious!
@WitnessStones @SuffieldAcademy Students, Suffield Historical Society members & adult online learners were so pleased w/public & community support. 🙏 Grateful for amazing panel of participants, too! Follow our programs & curated documents on our IG: instagram.com/witnessstonesp… #WitnessStonesProject #PublicHistory
@WitnessStones @bsullivan35 @SuffieldAcademy This is such important research, thank you! The cumulative amount of money that drained out of Black communities due to people buying their own freedom, and then redeeming their spouses, children, and other family members must be enormous. That alone calls for reparations.