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TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF SLAVERY IN MARYLAND (Final Report) 1999/12/31 MdHR 991422 MdHR 991422, Image No: 12 Print image (32K) |
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TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF SLAVERY IN MARYLAND (Final Report) 1999/12/31 MdHR 991422 MdHR 991422, Image No: 12 Print image (32K) |
| slavery, but the human ones as well... students come with a yearning to grasp the larger meaning of slavery—that somehow, in spite of the horrors slavery imposed, African Americans adapted, endured, and made significant contributions to the American culture. Slaves raised families, created communities, formed identities, found inspiration, established value systems, and, in the context of the human story, shared much in common with their masters. As for what the Task Force [or its successor] could do, Ms. Laurie Coughlan, Superintendent of the Hampton National Site in Towson, has pointed out that references to knowledgeable organizations and individuals interested in interpreting slavery are needed. Resource lists or an information clearinghouse would be an excellent service as would also workshops on interpreting slavery, designed for front line staff. Dr. Russell Adams, Chair of the Department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University has stated: "The State should be |