The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White
1999-08-29T12:00:19-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvN2FjXC8xMjIwNTctbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Mr. Wiencek talked about his book, The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White, published by St. Martins Press. The book is the story of the large Hairston family, whose ancestors included both slaveowners and slaves, incorporating the experiences of both. Members of the Hairston family also shared their family memories. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Mr. Wiencek talked about his book, The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White, published by St. Martins Press. The book is the sto… read more
Mr. Wiencek talked about his book, The Hairstons: An American Family in Black and White, published by St. Martins Press. The book is the story of the large Hairston family, whose ancestors included both slaveowners and slaves, incorporating the experiences of both. Members of the Hairston family also shared their family memories. After their prepared remarks they answered questions from the audience. close
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- Dean Hairston Relative
- William Hairston Relative
- Sarah McConnell Host Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
- Beverly Millner Relative
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