The "Trace/s: Family History Research and the Legacy of Slavery in Brooklyn" exhibition at the Center for Brooklyn History presents a nuanced exploration of slavery's impact on families in the borough. Featuring both historical documents and family narratives, it emphasizes the importance of personal genealogy alongside academic historical efforts. The exhibit is marked by portraits connecting past and present, showcasing how family research has illuminated stories like that of Samuel Anderson, a formerly enslaved individual. Overall, the exhibition profoundly engages visitors with the complex legacy of slavery in Brooklyn.
The importance of family research is given equal consideration to the work of academic historians to give a full picture of slavery in the borough and its generational impact.
We wanted to make sure that gesture was there for this family who did not have an oil portrait of their own ancestor.
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