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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: 129 Print image (39K) |
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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: 129 Print image (39K) |
| 120 Through my findings, I've concluded that it is from slavery that the "black cultural deficiency" has developed and flourished. The buying selling of human cargo impressed into the minds of blacks that they had no home or any foundation on which to build a spiritual or physical existence. Because of this, the black community suffered greatly. Slavery has vanished but the spiritual impact lingers on. Because your pride has been trampled it leads to a lack of historical knowledge and a feeling of shame and low self-esteem. Black cultural preservation has suffered in the past and, at present, is underrepresented. In my opinion, this is a direct result of slavery—attitudes of white supremacy, on the one hand, and self-degradation of blacks on the other. [Dr. Stefan fioodwin: What is the situation with regard to information that is presently available along the highways in Maryland and for people coming in for conventions? Is there anything nut there that is available focusing on the African American experience in Maryland?] Mr. Fields: Unfortunately not, one center can receive 30,000 visitors in a day. In order to have a brochure that can be available in the welcome centers you would have to have at least 100,000 brochures |