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Book SynopsisA meaningful form of racial justice advocacy leading to social change through rituals of remembrance. Memoried and Storied moves beyond the outrage and horror of Post-Civil War lynchings by sharing details about the victims' lives, saying their names, and bringing compassion and healing to their memory through multi-racial, multi-generational, community-led rituals of remembrance. Full-color photos enhance the narrative depicting historical monuments, events, people of the communities, and families of the victims.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter One | StoryThe Historical NarrativeEmpathyReconciliationChapter Two | AcknowledgmentThe Story of Charlotte HarrisCollective HealingBeloved CommunityComing to the TableChapter Three | RemembranceThe Story of Allie ThompsonCultural DescendantsCommunity EducationChapter Four | HealingThe Story of John Henry JamesCeremonies and MonumentsBlack SettlementsChapter Five | ChangeThe Story of Frazier BakerKnowledgeAdvocacyState CommissionsChapter Six | MemoryThe Future NarrativeDelusionA Purpose-Filled LifeSorrow SongChapter Seven | HopePushbackEveryday JoyInvocationConclusionSources | Endnotes BibliographyResources | Learn More Image CreditsIndexAbout the Author
