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Marking Memory: The Resilience of Enslaved Identity
This chapter delves into the unique burial practices of enslaved individuals, highlighting the absence of traditional headstones and the use of periwinkle flowers as markers. It emphasizes the cultural identity and dignity maintained by the enslaved through these adaptations, revealing their persistent connection to home and individuality in the face of dehumanization.
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