Silent Chains: Exploitation of African Americans Collection

Title
Silent Chains: Exploitation of African Americans Collection
Date Modified
2025-08-09
Description
The Silent Chains: Exploitation of African Americans Collection offers a powerful narrative of African Americans' suffering and resilience. It features artifacts from the slavery and Jim Crow eras, as well as items highlighting systemic racism throughout U.S. history. Curated through the lens of Florida A&M University—founded in 1887 on the grounds of a former plantation in Tallahassee—the collection confronts local and national legacies of injustice. It reflects how FAMU emerged as a beacon of hope amid oppression. While honoring the progress made, the collection compels ongoing reflection on the unfinished pursuit of equity and justice.
Curated By
Barbara A. Twyman
Contributing Institution
Florida A&M University
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