Title: Claiming Home.
Authors: Kelley, Blair LM; Manigault-Bryant, LeRhonda S.
Abstract: The article "Claiming Home" explores the concept of home from various perspectives, focusing on the experiences of the authors' ancestors with southern roots. It delves into the complexities of family history, inheritance, and the legacy of slavery, segregation, and displacement in the South. Through personal narratives and reflections, the authors highlight the dualities, contradictions, and challenges associated with the idea of home, emphasizing the importance of understanding and reckoning with the past to create a sense of belonging and connection to one's roots.
Subjects: GENEALOGY; PEARS; GREEN bean; FAMILY roles; MOTHERS; GRANDPARENTS; WORKING class
Publication: Southern Cultures, 2024, Vol 30, Issue 3, p2
ISSN: 1068-8218
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1353/scu.2024.a945277

Claiming Home.

Kelley, Blair LM; Manigault-Bryant, LeRhonda S.