History is often told in fragments, leaving out the voices that disrupt America's founding myth. This Juneteenth, we invite you to join a groundbreaking conversation that brings together some Black descendants of America's early Presidents alongside a descendant of the enslaved from New Hampshire’s Moffatt-Ladd House.
Acknowledging these connections and the resilience of Black families who have refused to allow their histories to be erased forces us to reconsider the roles that Black people played, not just as enslaved laborers but as fundamental architects of the nation. Their stories challenge the myths we tell about our founding fathers and deepen our understanding of freedom, democracy, and resilience.
This vital conversation reclaims history, reshapes perspectives, and reaffirms the power of truth.
New Hampshire actress Sandi Clark Kaddy will will be opening the Erased Bloodlines panel discussion by bringing Ona Judge's voice to life through a dramatic reading of her 1845 interview, originally published in The Granite Freeman (Concord, NH).
Opening Performer:
Sandi Clark Kaddy, performer, director, producer
Presenters:
Shannon LaNier, Sally Hemings' Descendant, Television News Anchor and Host
Brendan Narcia, Membership and Education, League of Descendants of the Enslaved at Mount Vernon
Laurel Guild Yancey, Descendant of Prince Whipple, Attorney
Leontyne Clay Peck, Author, Historian, Film Creator and Educator
Moderator:
Anthony Poore, CEO, Center for NH Justice & Equity
This event is brought to you in partnership with 3S Artspace, Portsmouth, NH.
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