Richmond, Virginia
(Note: There are other stories about Black Richmonders under the “Lost Histories” tab.)
I am White. I was never taught Black history: not Black history as separate from White history nor Black history as part of our nation’s history. Not right along with Valley Forge, the burning of Richmond, or D-Day. Black history is rich and we know next to nothing about it, and there are politicians who actively are trying to stop us from learning about it.
Here in Richmond, Virginia, there are many resources for learning about Black history for those who want to make the effort. And I found I wanted to make the effort. I have not only learned a lot, but I have learned that there is so much I don’t know. There is much that most people don’t know.
I ended up writing a book about some of what I learned. It’s doubtful I’ll write another book (that was way too much work), so I’m loading more of it here on my website. The stuff here is not known, or perhaps better said, has been lost by our collective inattentiveness. I hope someone will find it of use to their own edification, or it will become a source for someone else’s book.
If you have any questions about any of it, please contact me on the contact me button.
(One last thing: I know the exact same things can be said for Native American history. Right now my focus is Black history because of where I am: in Richmond, Virginia – capital of the Confederacy, home to the notorious slave trafficking auction houses, the state [Virginians call it a commonwealth] where segregation was perfected.)
(Click on the down arrow of the tab above that says “Black Richmond” to see more.)
The JXN Project is doing great things with Black history in Richmond, Virginia!
Richmond Narratives 