"People are underrepresented because that's a consequence of being 'historically excluded' which is the cause"
L.D. Edwards
Black Farmers, Gardeners & Sharecroppers
Sharecroppers
EBONY was focused on redefining the American narrative about daily American life being a Black person. Ebony was founded to provide positive images for Blacks in a world of negative images and non-images. It was founded to project all dimensions of the Black personality in a world saturated with stereotypes. — John H. Johnson "Publisher’s Statement," November 1975
Describe your image
Describe your image
EBONY was focused on redefining the American narrative about daily American life being a Black person. Ebony was founded to provide positive images for Blacks in a world of negative images and non-images. It was founded to project all dimensions of the Black personality in a world saturated with stereotypes. — John H. Johnson "Publisher’s Statement," November 1975
After the abolition of slavery, many African Americans in North Carolina turned to sharecropping as a means of survival. Despite the promise of independence, sharecropping often led to debt and poverty for these farmers. Unfortunately the legacy of this system can still be seen in the economic disparities faced by Black communities today.
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Gardeners
North Carolina has a rich history of African American farmers who have contributed greatly to the state's agricultural industry. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, these farmers have persevered and continue to make significant contributions to the state's economy. From tobacco to sweet potatoes, their hard work and dedication have helped shape North Carolina's agricultural landscape.
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TESTIMONIALS
AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE THAT UNCOVERS THE HIDDEN GEMS ABOUT OUR ANCESTORS RICH HISTORY AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NORTH CAROLINA.
DEMETRIA TUCKER - FACEBOOK
THIS IS A MUCH-NEEDE RESOURCE NOT ONLY FOR THOSE OF US IN NORTH CAROLINA BUT FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONSIDERABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN/BLACK PEOPLE - ESPECIALLY IN OUR STATE.
VALERIE ANN JOHNSON - FACEBOOK
LOVE THE EFFORT TO SHARE AND HIGHLIGHT NC BLACK HISTORY! THE HISTORIC DETAILS SHARED HERE ARE A TREASURE!
CHRISTINA ROOSON - FACEBOOK