Narrative Shifting: Centering the Humanity of the Enslaved on Plantations

Louisiana is home to some of the grandest and most notable plantation homes in the United States. But these estates have long been misrepresented and their histories whitewashed to gloss over the horrific legacy of slavery. So how can we begin to unravel the histories of these places and understand the atrocities committed and their impact on today’s society? Join us as we host a conversation on understanding and telling the true story of plantations, the responsibility of plantations to change the narrative to accurately honor the millions of enslaved peoples whose lives and legacies are irrevocably tied to these places.

• Morgan Harris, Southern University Political Science Senior, Moderator
• Joy Banner, Ph.D., The Descendants Project
• Christopher E. Cottrell, Assistant Professor of Geography, Department of Political Science, Geography and History, Southern University Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences
• Yvonne Holden, Director of Visitor Experience & Operations