White Fragility Catches Fire: Black Joy Blazes at Nottoway
The charred remains of the Nottoway Plantation tell a story that goes far beyond the flames. During my visit the weekend after the fire, I encountered a mix of emotions among the attendees—while some mourned in silence, Ms. Jones came to celebrate.
The Plantation Is Digital Now
Historically, slave masters chose the bitter, the overlooked, or the resentful to enforce control among the enslaved.