Preserving African American Burial Grounds and Honoring Ancestors

Exploring the importance of cemetery preservation for African American burial grounds, the chapter follows descendants honoring their ancestors at historic cemeteries like Olivewood Cemetery in Houston and Lincoln Cemetery in Harrisburg. It also delves into innovative ideas like creating a Minecraft cemetery to engage younger generations in preserving family history and connections. The chapter also touches on challenging the commemoration of historical figures involved in the slave trade and the creation of an activist dance opera to highlight overlooked narratives from the past.