Looking the Thing in the Face: Slavery, Race, and the Commemorative Landscape in Charleston, South Carolina, 1865-2010 (original) (raw)
2012, Journal of Southern History
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The paper examines the evolution of public memory related to slavery and race in Charleston, South Carolina, from 1865 to 2010. It highlights historical events and cultural activism by African Americans aimed at shaping the city's commemorative landscape, contrasting these efforts with the dominant white narratives that marginalized black contributions. Key instances, such as the proposal for a Vesey monument, are utilized to explore the ongoing tensions in interpreting Charleston's complex history.
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