Document Type
Article
Department/Program
History
Journal Title
Perspectives on History
Pub Date
10-2022
Publisher
American Historical Association
Creative Commons License
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Abstract
Excerpt from publication: "In the 1930s, William & Mary (W&M) constructed a four-foot brick wall around the oldest section of the campus. Many people in Williamsburg’s Black community saw this wall as a reminder that they were not welcome on campus unless they “were pushing a broom.” On May 26, 2021, a portion of this wall was knocked down to make way for the memorial to the enslaved..."
Recommended Citation
Allen, Jody L., Changing the Landscape: Creating a Memorial to the Enslaved at William & Mary (2022). Perspectives on History.
https://scholarworks.wm.edu/aspubs/2191
