Lexington’s newspaper the Herald Leader has done a thoughtful job in presenting information during Black History Month. As Black History Month ends today, I look back at one of the articles, Slave Sales by Tom Eblen. This article describes Lexington as one of America’s largest slave markets. Dr. Gerald Smith is a history professor at University of Kentucky and was quoted as saying that Lexington was in the center of the slave sale activity because of its geography, demography, and economics. Visiting our city you will see historical markers that describe the slave market.
Slavery is not just a part of American history it is also a part of my family history.My great great grandmother was a slave in this state. Looking at pictures of my great- great grandmother you may be startled by the sheer beauty of this lady. She was described as a mulatto by slave records . According to my father, she lived a life of faith in God and freedom from bitterness. What a testimony, in the midst of some of the most difficult times in our country’s history, she was not in bondage to hate. Her life was true testimony of how the love of God transforms an individual. Black History is part of American History.
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I highly recommend this book! Rev. Jesse Jackson and Mr. Sturdivant at an awards event in Detroit, Michigan |
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