I’m curious how many of the women writing these experiences down were a part of The Daughter’s of the Confederacy. Their intentional campaign to romanticize the south and rewrite history was very successful and the stories from formerly enslaved people absolutely played a part in how I was taught about that time period, although it was not in school for me. My family has lived in GA since well before the Civil War. The Lost Cause is a way of life here for many of us. I’m thankful for people like Jasmine and Sharon for helping me continue to unlearn well into my adulthood.
I'll be sure to check out Ms. Holmes' book. Last year, a buddy of mine expressed a lot of interest in the unique history, and ongoing story of Blacks/Africans in America. He and I decided that to best gain an understanding--Road trip! He lives in Kansas City; I, in Colorado. We met up at his place, and spent the first day in/around KC, including the historic "Brown v. Board of Ed." school in Topeka, KS. We then headed to Memphis. Subsequent stops included Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma, AL; New Orleans; and Little Rock. We also stopped at several historical, slave and/or civil rights markers along the way. Here is my suggestion to anyone who is reading this: If you are interested in learning the true story of 'slavery' in America, (and time is somewhat limited) I highly recommend "The Legacy Museum" in Montgomery...and the less-well-known "Whitney Plantation" just outside of New Orleans in Edgard, LA. And, to be honest, you should visit these places in the heat of mid-Summer. Also, be prepared to have your heart ripped out. I only regret that I visited these places AFTER I retired as a social studies teacher. I always taught that slavery was 'bad', of course. But visiting these sites provided a completely different level of "bad" that I had never known nor understood.
I am thrilled to see Jasmine Holmes in this space! She has been integral these past few years in helping me learn and understand history from a more balanced, nuanced, and accurate perspective than what I was taught in school. I check the backs of all my history books now to see how committed the author is to using primary sources, if I am not first hand reading one for myself. She is a historian and educator that I turn to often, and I can’t wait to read her latest book! The mail needs to get here faster.
Thank you, Ms. Holmes and welcome! I'm very interested in reading your book and learning more! I've read many books on slavery, and have one sitting on my nightstand now (Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs). Adding yours to my list.
Jasmine Holmes, I appreciated reading this article, again enforcing the idea I am never too old to learn something new and enlightening. And my stack of TBR books continues to grow…☺️
Dang it Sharon…here’s yet one more book I need to get. I’ve bought more great books since following you and for that I’m grateful. Kudos to Ms Holmes for her work.
Thank you for making me aware of this book! I have not only added it to my want to read list, I have emailed my public library to request that they add it to their catalog, and they have already confirmed that it is on order and will be available soon for check out.
I’ve been following Jasmine Holmes for some time now and just received ‘Yonder Come Day, literally minutes ago. I was excited to see her have time on your platform, which is where I was initially introduced to her.
I’m curious how many of the women writing these experiences down were a part of The Daughter’s of the Confederacy. Their intentional campaign to romanticize the south and rewrite history was very successful and the stories from formerly enslaved people absolutely played a part in how I was taught about that time period, although it was not in school for me. My family has lived in GA since well before the Civil War. The Lost Cause is a way of life here for many of us. I’m thankful for people like Jasmine and Sharon for helping me continue to unlearn well into my adulthood.
I'll be sure to check out Ms. Holmes' book. Last year, a buddy of mine expressed a lot of interest in the unique history, and ongoing story of Blacks/Africans in America. He and I decided that to best gain an understanding--Road trip! He lives in Kansas City; I, in Colorado. We met up at his place, and spent the first day in/around KC, including the historic "Brown v. Board of Ed." school in Topeka, KS. We then headed to Memphis. Subsequent stops included Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma, AL; New Orleans; and Little Rock. We also stopped at several historical, slave and/or civil rights markers along the way. Here is my suggestion to anyone who is reading this: If you are interested in learning the true story of 'slavery' in America, (and time is somewhat limited) I highly recommend "The Legacy Museum" in Montgomery...and the less-well-known "Whitney Plantation" just outside of New Orleans in Edgard, LA. And, to be honest, you should visit these places in the heat of mid-Summer. Also, be prepared to have your heart ripped out. I only regret that I visited these places AFTER I retired as a social studies teacher. I always taught that slavery was 'bad', of course. But visiting these sites provided a completely different level of "bad" that I had never known nor understood.
I am thrilled to see Jasmine Holmes in this space! She has been integral these past few years in helping me learn and understand history from a more balanced, nuanced, and accurate perspective than what I was taught in school. I check the backs of all my history books now to see how committed the author is to using primary sources, if I am not first hand reading one for myself. She is a historian and educator that I turn to often, and I can’t wait to read her latest book! The mail needs to get here faster.
Future book club pick??
Thank you, Ms. Holmes and welcome! I'm very interested in reading your book and learning more! I've read many books on slavery, and have one sitting on my nightstand now (Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs). Adding yours to my list.
Love Jasmine Holmes and her commitment to primary sources!! I am so excited to read Yonder Come Day!
Jasmine Holmes, I appreciated reading this article, again enforcing the idea I am never too old to learn something new and enlightening. And my stack of TBR books continues to grow…☺️
Super excited to see Jasmine Holmes featured today! And I'm excited to read Yonder Come Day soon!
Yonder Come Day will be arriving in my mailbox today! I’ve been anxiously awaiting it!! Well done Jasmine, and hooray Sharon for featuring it!
Dang it Sharon…here’s yet one more book I need to get. I’ve bought more great books since following you and for that I’m grateful. Kudos to Ms Holmes for her work.
Thank you for making me aware of this book! I have not only added it to my want to read list, I have emailed my public library to request that they add it to their catalog, and they have already confirmed that it is on order and will be available soon for check out.
My copy is out for delivery!
Love love love learning from Ms Holmes. I ordered Yonder Come Day and am ready to dig in! Congrats
I loved Crowed with Glory and can’t wait to read this book, too!
I’ve been following Jasmine Holmes for some time now and just received ‘Yonder Come Day, literally minutes ago. I was excited to see her have time on your platform, which is where I was initially introduced to her.
I cannot wait to receive Ms. Holmes’ book, I have it on pre order! She’s a fascinating woman and one whom I always learn something new from!