Confronting the Ghosts of Our Past: A Call to Action for Family Histories Tainted by Slavery As families gather for reunions and holidays, uncomfortable conversations about their past often arise.
For one reader, however, the topic of slavery in their family history is a particularly thorny issue. Relatives who bring up this painful chapter are often met with dismissiveness or avoidance.
The reluctance to confront the darker aspects of family history is understandable. Who wants to dwell on the painful and inhumane treatment of ancestors' slaves?