Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-239) and index.
Contents
We are one people -- Homeland -- Stolen away -- Life in a new world -- Building a culture -- Resistance to slavery -- Quest for freedom -- Legacy of slavery -- I, too, am America -- Truth and reflection.
Summary
"This richly illustrated companion volume uses the remarkable artifacts, images, and documents of the United States National Slavery Museum to trace the entire history of slavery in North America, from the societies of ancient Africa to the repercussions still faced by Americans today - and to celebrate the perseverance and ultimate triumph of a people. Freedom in My Heart goes beyond the textbooks to call forth the unique voices, personal stories, and cultural contributions of slaves and their descendants, demonstrating how enslaved African Americans remained free at heart to develop a vibrant culture in the face of unspeakable inhumanity.
