May 24, 2020 | History, Memory, News & Events
Dear Baileyblog readers, This past year, it was an honor to participate in the prize winning 1619 Project which commemorates 400 years of African presence and the legacy of slavery in the United States. Congratulations again to NY Times reporter and 1619 Project...
Apr 11, 2020 | History, Memory, News & Events
Two years ago, I wrote a book called The Weeping Time about the largest slave auction in American history. This experience which the enslaved called The Weeping Time took place in Savannah, Georgia on two fateful days, March 2-3 in 1859. Today, we seem to be...
May 6, 2018 | History, Memory
First of all, I want to thank Kanye West for reminding us this week that money will not buy you wisdom. The good book says: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting, get understanding. (Proverbs 4:7) These words could never be...