African Burial Ground in New York City, The

African Burial Ground in New York City, The

By Andrea E. Frohne

Book Description

This comprehensive exploration unveils a profound chapter in American history through the lens of sacred ground and ancestral memory. Andrea E. Frohne brings together extensive research about an African American burial site that serves as a powerful testament to lives often overlooked by traditional historical narratives.

Drawing from diverse sources and scholarly analysis, this work examines how burial practices and sacred spaces reflect deeper truths about community, identity, and spiritual connection. The author contextualizes these findings within the broader experience of enslaved Africans, revealing how even in death, these individuals maintained dignity and cultural traditions that transcended their circumstances.

For readers seeking to understand how ancestral wisdom and historical consciousness intersect with personal growth, this book offers valuable insights into honoring those who came before us. The meticulous gathering of information creates a complete picture that has been fragmented across various sources, making this knowledge accessible in one comprehensive volume.

Through examining burial customs and community practices, readers discover how spiritual traditions persisted despite tremendous hardship. This work demonstrates how connecting with historical truth and ancestral memory can deepen our understanding of resilience, community bonds, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

The book serves as both historical documentation and spiritual reflection on how sacred spaces hold collective memory and continue to teach us about courage, survival, and the importance of remembering those whose stories deserve recognition.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)

📄 Length: 435 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Social aspects
  • ✓ Explore African American cemeteries
  • ✓ Explore Burial
  • ✓ Explore African Americans
  • ✓ Explore History
  • ✓ Explore Sacred space
  • ✓ Explore Excavations (archaeology), north america
  • ✓ Explore Cemeteries

Topics Covered

Social aspects African American cemeteries Burial African Americans History Sacred space Excavations (archaeology), north america Cemeteries Slaves, united states Slaves Memory Slave cemeteries African Burial Ground (New York, N.Y.) Antiquities Excavations (Archaeology) Spirituality

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