Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson
1999-04-03T01:08:55-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNGEzXC8xMjEyNzUtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==The panelists talked about the relationship between Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. Topics included the social implications of interracial sex in the 18th century, Jefferson’s family, and his descendants. They also commented on evidence revealing that the relationship between Jefferson and Hemings had occurred. They also discussed the importance of this relationship to present day African Americans. They responded to questions from the audience.
The panelists talked about the relationship between Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. Topics included the social implications of interracial… read more
The panelists talked about the relationship between Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. Topics included the social implications of interracial sex in the 18th century, Jefferson’s family, and his descendants. They also commented on evidence revealing that the relationship between Jefferson and Hemings had occurred. They also discussed the importance of this relationship to present day African Americans. They responded to questions from the audience. close
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