IS is an oral history research seminar in LEADS at Spelman College that provides students from across the disciplines with rich opportunities to learn from and bond with African American women elders of the South from diverse economic background. The elders have ranged in age from sixty-five to 103 and in achievement from earning a GED at the age of eighty and a Ph.D. at the age of twenty-four.
SIS an oral history research seminar in LEADS at Spelman College that provides students from across the disciplines with rich opportunities to learn from and bond with African American women elders of the South from diverse economic background. The elders have ranged in age from sixty-five to 103 and in achievement from earning a GED at the age of eighty and a Ph.D. at the age of twenty-four.
They were born in rural or urban...
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Stories From Our Elders
It was hailing, and Daddy came to the back door and said, “Baby, come help me get my boots off.” My daddy worked outdoors at a wood and fuel company and so, on the surface of his face and his arms, he looked to be about your color. I started pulling his boots off and before I knew it, I was trying to cover his feet with my dress. I said, “Mama, Daddy’s white. They’re going to take him away from us.” You know, back in those days,...
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