Black Hands Built the Capitol
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Black Hands Built the Capitol
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CJ dedicates this episode to Dr. John Fleming, the Godfather of Black Museums. Dr. Fleming is a legend in the museum field who played a leading role in the development of nearly two dozen museums. The opening dedication includes a brief reflection from Dr. Tonya Mathews, President and CEO of the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina.
In this episode, Dr. Felicia Bell joins CJ to examine the foundational relationship between African Americans and the U. S. Capitol. Illuminating the truth regarding free and enslaved craftsmen’s contributions towards the construction of the U. S. Capitol reflects how African Americans have played an essential role in the building of the world’s most recognizable structures. This episode will unpack the impact of African Americans on the history of the Capitol from its existence to present day.
LINKS
Standing on Business Ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3eA3zuLDtM
The White House Was, in Fact, Built by Enslaved Labor: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/white-house-was-fact-built-slaves-180959916/
Landscapes in the Making: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780884025214