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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

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