A story of grit and resilience within the walls of a plantation cabin

Dr. Tracie Therence Ferrell and her mother Vernita Gillard Hills will discuss their autobiography, “Life on Whitney Plantation: 100 Years after Slavery” during a book talk and signing at the Village Center on Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. They will be joined by artist Lionel Lloyd, who has extensively photographed sites pertaining to African American history on and around the plantation.

The autobiography is based on the lived experience of their family, including Ms. Hills, as the last family of enslaved descendants on the famous Whitney Plantation in Louisiana. The discussion will aim to raise awareness of the disparities among those marginalized and those who marginalize.

Mr. Lloyd’s work is on exhibit in the Friendship Gallery as part of our recognition of Black History Month. Copies of “Life on Whitney Plantation: 100 Years after Slavery” will be available free to the first 30 people to register. Additional copies will be available for purchase. Registration is required.

This program was originally scheduled for late February, but was rescheduled due to inclement weather.