Before this day ends, we want to share a powerful story with you:

In 1937, 88-year-old Fannie Moore sat down to recount the harrowing memories of her life as a slave in Asheville, North Carolina. Living at 151 Valley Street, she remembered the horrors of the auction block, where women, especially those who bore many children, were prized above all. She recalled how families were ripped apart, children sold off with their mothers, only to be lost forever. Many never knew how many children they had or where their loved ones ended up.

Fannie’s memories weren’t just of sorrow, but also of resilience. With no doctors available, her grandmother turned to the earth, brewing bitter teas from dogwood and wild cherry bark to heal colds, or wrapping fevered children in cabbage and ginseng leaves. These remedies, though harsh, were the only medicine they knew.

The Federal Writers' Project, part of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal, sent out-of-work writers across the Southeast to document the lives of the last remaining former slaves like Fannie. These interviews, over two thousand strong, are now preserved in the Library of Congress. They stand as a testament to the endurance of those who survived one of the darkest chapters in American history.

By sharing Fannie Moore’s story, we honor the legacy of those who endured unimaginable hardships and ensure their stories are never forgotten. As a publishing company dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, we are committed to continuing this important work—sharing narratives that challenge, inspire, and remind us of the resilience of the human spirit.

#storytelling #blackhistory #fanniemoore #historicalvoices #slaveryhistory #americanhistory 
#writersmakeadifference 

Writing such stories about lived trauma is filled with so many emotions and yet the desire to share these lived experiences, I believe, is a reflection of resilience and hope that by sharing others won't suffer the same traumas. By sharing our, collective consciousness is enhanced.