the African Burial Ground National Monument

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“For all those who were lost
For all those who were stolen
For all those who were left behind
For all those who are not forgotten.”

Sources: The New York Times and discoverblackheritage.com

Comments

Dance_Soul said…
Very Cool - I remember my friend working to help identify and catalog some of the remains back when we were in undergrad (she went to Howard). Thats exciting. I may have to add that to my East Coast excursion in March. Thanks for sharing.
Friday, October 05, 2007 4:30:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Dance,
I want to see it too. I'm not sure when I'll be in NY again, but it's on my list. That's cool that your friend worked on that. I know one of the professors from American Univ who helped with that Howard project. It's a great honor for those African ancestors who perished under the system of slavery.
Friday, October 05, 2007 4:38:00 PM
Anonymous said…
That is a wonderful tribute to all those African Americans who died, probably early painful deaths. :( If I ever get to the east coast, I will visit this memorial for sure!

Have a great weekend!
Friday, October 05, 2007 5:48:00 PM
Rethabile said…
It says that this is inscribed therein:
“For all those who were lost
For all those who were stolen
For all those who were left behind
For all those who are not forgotten.”

Ntate, thank you for informing us. I think this venture is a huge milestone that shouldn't be forgotten.
Friday, October 05, 2007 11:27:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Faith-
Yes, it is a wonderful tribute. I must get a chance to see it when I make it to NY next time.

Rethabile-
Yes, these words are so important. Thank you. I will add them to this post. Khotso~
Saturday, October 06, 2007 10:31:00 AM
Tafari said…
Thx for posting this! Another good reason for me to get back to NYC.

Bygbaby
Sunday, October 07, 2007 9:54:00 PM
get zapped said…
It's gorgeous with a peaceful feel to it. I'd love to see it in person some day. What a great tribute. Thanks for sharing.
Monday, October 08, 2007 6:19:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Byg-
Yes, me too.

MJW-
Hello. I'm loooking forward to seeing that memorial.

Zapped-
Hello and thank you for stopping through.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007 3:38:00 PM
black feline said…
about time too...and i just love the design...
Monday, October 15, 2007 11:09:00 AM
BronzeBuckaroo said…
I want to see this sacred ground so much. So Very Much!
Saturday, November 03, 2007 4:56:00 AM
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