Claiming Kin: Confronting the History of an African American Family
Description
In this deeply personal work of family history and cultural investigation, the author traces the tangled stories, silences, and inheritances that shape an African American family across generations. Combining genealogical research with historical context and vivid personal reflection, she confronts the enduring legacies of slavery, racism, migration, and resilience. The journey becomes both an act of recovery and a challenge to the incomplete narratives preserved in official records. Thoughtful and searching, the book explores how reclaiming the past can transform an individual’s understanding of identity, belonging, and kinship.
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paperback
St. Martin's Griffin
Published Feb 18, 2003
208 pages
ISBN: 9780312302528
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First Published
2003
Language
eng
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