Event Details
Thursday, Apr 4, 2019
The Hush Arbor as Innovation
Time: 6:30 pm til 7:30 pm
Location: Goodwood Museum and Gardens
Description: Despite the impossible situation, enslaved people in America helped shape our world today through their persistence and innovation. Join us to hear from local experts and for poetry and traditional music, all framed by a traditional hush arbor.rnrnHush arbors (hush harbor, brush harbor, brush arbor) were events where enslaved people would retreat from the plantation in secret to congregate in secluded wooded areas. Through this incredible act of defiance, they practiced a version of Christianity that emphasized equality, retained African traditions, organized resistance, and shared news.rnrnWe will start at the front of the main house at Goodwood and move to the meeting area. At this point local experts will give short talks relating to innovation and persistence with interludes for music and poetry. Our speakers will be (in no particular order):rnrn- Dr. Nashid Madyun (FAMU) to talk about the modern relevance of slave resistance.rn- Dr. Kwasi Densu (FAMU) to take a local look at the relevant historyrn- TBArnrnPerformances by:rn- Voices FAMU Poetry Grouprn- Baba OluşegunrnrnPlease note:rnThis program is NOT a religious service.rnrnThis is a FREE program.rnrn
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