Many Rivers Crossed
A discussion about the legacy of slavery in
March 5th, 2007
Kelsey Volkmann, writing for the Baltimore Examiner has three great articles in today’s edition of the paper that are compelling “must reads.”
“Carroll County, free at last?”
“A mystery that can be solved”
“Remembering the Dred Scott decision on its 150th anniversary”
Kudos to Ms. Volkmann for once again working hard to bring alive yet another important issue that needs to be further discussed in
In “Carroll County, free at last?,” I am quoted:
“Explaining (the legacy of slavery in
Carroll’s future, Dayhoff said, lies in embracing its diversity.
“In order to go forward, we need to meaningfully address old wounds,” he said. “Done correctly, it can bring us closer together. A meaningful portion of the quality of life we enjoy today in
The column that I have already filed with my editor for the Westminster Eagle for this coming Wednesday will also explore the subject of the legacy of slavery in
On the issue of the Dred Scott decision; if you will recall this was the subject discussed between Maryland Blogger Alliance members Crablaw, Maryland Conservatarian, Soccer Dad and I last November 2006:
“20061115 Taney Taneytown and Tupac Shakur” and “20061120 Crablaw’s stand-up mea culpa.” and “20061122 Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney” and “Thank You to Kevin Dayhoff and MD Conservatarian for Taney Correction.” and “Crablaw’s reflection on Chief Justice Taney” and never mind that Taneytown history stuff…, we got that solved… here and here.”
On March 12th, 2007 there will be a public presentation on the subject of the legacy of slavery in
“Many Rivers Crossed”
Sponsored by the
In Partnership with
the
The Enoch Pratt Library
Carroll Citizens for Racial Equality
Carroll County Public Schools
With Special Guest appearance by Dr. Jesse Glass
A presentation by Enoch Pratt Library regarding:
v Collecting and Organizing Family papers
v Examples of Documents
v Slaves Census
v Immigration Records
v Vital Records
v Preserving Family records
v What to think about when collecting documents
v The role of informal oral history
v Where the library can help
March 12, 2007
7-9 pm
At the Board of
Board Room
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