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Slavery to Freedom A Narrative of the Patterson Family of Hilton Head A Gullah Geechee Family: A Narrative of the Patterson Family of Hilton Head A Gu
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ISBN13: 9798218925680
Publisher: Beverly Patterson Davis
Pages: 310
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.65 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Publisher: Beverly Patterson Davis
Pages: 310
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.65 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Slavery to Freedom highlights the journey of one Hilton Head Island Gullah Geechee family through the South Carolina Lowcountry plantation system to community, economic, entrepreneurial, educational, and political success as free people. It provides historical context for the journey of all South Carolina Blacks as they navigated the post-slavery environment. Enjoy this amazing genealogical work recorded for African-American historical reading enrichment. Designed to illuminate the horrendous lived experiences and circumstances of the many enslaved Blacks in the Lowcountry, the book highlights the Patterson family to illustrate Lowcountry Black transition from human bondage to a positive impactful presence in the Lowcountry on Hilton Head Island. The narrative traces the evolution of Black life over more than a century from the harsh realities of slavery through emancipation, reconstruction, and into the 21st century. The book's authentic documented research uses the plantation owners personal papers, the story highlights the survival of Blacks from oppression, their undeniable recovery, the government's introduction of colorism, and the inevitable triumphs, and cultural contributions of the Gullah Geechee community.
This narrative aims to: - Illuminate the collective conditions and struggles of Lowcountry slaves- Showcase the recovery and achievements of their descendants - Demonstrate the broader impact of personal family histories to understand today's African American community - Encourage dialogue of the importance of truth-telling and historical documentation for cultural healing and empowermentThis narrative was created from 30 years of research on the Patterson family of Hilton Head, a Gullah Geechee family, employing historical lenses to examine the conditions imposed on all Blacks during that period of forced servitude, the struggles they faced during reconstruction, and beyond. Slavery to Freedom gives readers candid insight into the events and conditions of the lives of Black people in South Carolina, their transition to freedom, and the ongoing legacy of Black achievement. Slavery to Freedom lends credibility to the importance of the cultural preservation of the Gullah Geechee community. It also emphasizes the transformative power of genealogical research and the necessity of confronting uncomfortable truths to empower genuine progress.The storyline offers both educational and inspirational value and fosters empathy, awareness, and hopefully renewed commitments to historical truth and community healing. Additionally, it deepens understanding of the complex realities of the cause and effect of slavery and colorism, inspires readers to engage in the study of the story of Blacks in America, supports historical preservation, and advocates for inclusive African-American history education.
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