It was very distressing to learn about this. Read and listen to full story here: http://wvtf.org/post/richmonds-african-burial-ground-vandalized#stream/0. It's been cleaned up. There is a hope in realizing that someone understands that this place means so much that vandalizing it would make a statement - of some kind.
A project of the Defenders for Freedom, Justice and Equality, the Sacred Ground Historical Reclamation Project was established on October 10, 2004 to apply historical insight to contemporary dynamics to help oppressed peoples exercise their right to self-determination. Our logo is "NEA ONNIM," an Adinkra symbol of knowledge, life-long education and the continued quest for knowledge.
6/9/16
Burial ground altar vandalized!
It was very distressing to learn about this. Read and listen to full story here: http://wvtf.org/post/richmonds-african-burial-ground-vandalized#stream/0. It's been cleaned up. There is a hope in realizing that someone understands that this place means so much that vandalizing it would make a statement - of some kind.
