For generations, historians and the American public alike ignored the stories of descendants of the Founding Fathers enslaved families. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. As she walks the grounds of Monticello, Gayle Jessup White tells the story of those who once lived there - the enslaver, Thomas Jefferson, who enslaved more than 600 people, and the enslaved families he forced to work there. Download the free myCBN app. In Reclamation she chronicles her remarkable journey to definitively understand her heritage and reclaim it, and offers a compelling portrait of what it means to be a black woman in America, to pursue the American dream, to reconcile the legacy of racism, and to ensure the nation lives up to the ideals advocated by her legendary ancestor. The paradox, of course, is that the Founding Father who lyrically articulated Americas grandest expression of equality enslaved more than 600 human beings on his mountaintop plantation, Monticello. (203) 254-4000. Please subscribe to keep reading. Doing so, will help contribute to a better Americaand, yes, a better world for all who live in it." (l-r) Andrew M. Davenport and Gayle Jessup White. Digital Audiobook Unabridged View the profiles of people named Gayle Jessup White. Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years. By For more information or to reserve your seat, visit www.quickcenter.com or call the Box Office at 203-254-4010, or toll free at 1-877-ARTS-396. Whites story is singular, yet somehow pervasive the most honest of American narratives. She began at the Foundation in 2014 as a Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies fellow, combing through old letters, documents, and records for clues to her familys past. White and Davenports illustrated presentation will deepen our understanding of U.S. history, and will serve as a model for all those curious and courageous enough to examine their own personal histories. Tickets are $20 | Quick Members: $15. A Washington, DC native, Gayle and her family moved to Richmond in 2006. Its a story of people who in ways big and small resisted their circumstances, laid a foundation for their families, and contributed to their nation, she said. 137 Kindle Edition $1499 Customers Also Bought Items By by Gayle Jessup White On Sale: 11/16/2021 Format: Price: $14.99 DESK & EXAM REQUESTS PURCHASE AT HC.com Book Overview Author Info About the Book A Black descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings' family explores America's racial reckoning through the prism of her ancestorsboth the enslaver and the enslaved. But Richmonds proximity to Monticello was fortuitous. If we are going to heal as a country then we have to be honest about our complicated history, and it is very complicated and it's very painful. The kitchen where Peter worked came to be one of Gayles favorite rooms at Monticello. Gayle Jessup White is the first public relations and community engagement officer at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the nonprofit that owns and operates Monticello. that they were direct descendants of Thomas Jeffersonlore she firmly believed, Hardcover Follow to get new release updates, special offers (including promotional offers) and improved recommendations. So that I'm able to work at Monticello, that I'm able to accentuate because I'm a physical presence of who those people who were in prison there were, then it is the greatest privilege and honor of my life to be able to do so. You can cancel at any time. Copyright 2021 NPR. JESSUP WHITE: Oh, thank you so much, Michel. But it is also of great interest in general. She is the author of the book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendants Search for Her Familys Lasting Legacy. We cant become what we want to be, individually and collectively, if we dont know who we are. Digital Audiobook Unabridged Gayle Jessup White of Henrico County, a descendant of the Jefferson and Hemings families, and the PR and community engagement officer at Monticello, stands on Mulberry Row, the homes main plantation street. But finding records of enslaved people from the 1700s wouldnt be so easy. See her moment of surrender, and the miracle of life. BISAC1 : BISAC2 : BISAC3 : DESK & EXAM Gayle explains, I'm actually descended from her brother, Peter Hemings, who was a cook at Monticello. It behooves us all to know that history. For Gayle Jessup White, landing the job of Public Relations and Community Engagement Officer at Thomas Jeffersons historic home, Monticello, was more than a chance to share her passion for American history. Her discoveries there opened a window into who her ancestors were: overcomers who helped build America while being oppressed by slavery. She also serves on the Poplar Forest African American Advisory Group. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). [Her feats] required superhuman persistence. BookPage. Gayle taught journalism at VCU and created training programs for at-risk young adults. Although she lives in Richmond, Virginia, she still considers herself a DC girl. A former award-winning TV reporter and anchor, Gayle began her career in journalism at The New York Times, where she interned in the Washington Bureau. Two people were injured in a crash involving one of the most iconic vehicles in television history, Missouri officials say. Thousands of Images covering the History of the White House, Official White House Ornaments, Books & More. And Sallie Hemmans Whites great-great-grandmother was the daughter of Peter Hemings, an older brother of Sally Hemings. In a real-life version of Roots,GayleJessupWhites compelling exploration of her family ties to Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings family demonstrates that Americas complex racial history is written in our DNA. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. "Reclamationis a quintessential American story that should be required reading for anyone who doesn't understand the true contributions of African-Americans to this nation and how vital our presence was and remains to the core principles of democracy and freedom." though others did not. It serves at a metaphor not just for my family, Gayle says, but for Black families in America to understand - and for all people to acknowledge - that our ancestors helped build this country. White, a Henrico County resident, and the public relations and community engagement officer at Monticello, describes her four-decade effort to reclaim her family heritage in her recently released book, Reclamation., Or as she wrote: It was always my goal to uncover my roots, to understand my familys place in American history, and to restore them to the nations narrative. MARTIN: That is Gayle Jessup White. Everyone at the table at the party was discussing their lineage with great pride. And she heard it from her over and over and over again for the 20 years she lived with our family. A Washington, DC native, Gayle and her family moved to Richmond in 2006. That's why I'm here, because of them. My dad was 6'2", had red hair and freckles. [supadu_silverpop isbn="9780063028678" authorid="52063" referenceid="52063" authorname="Gayle Jessup White" id="5" title="Author tab Form"]. which chronicles her remarkable journey to understand and reclaim her heritage Error: There was an internal error submitting your form. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Gayle Jessup White about her book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy. Gayle Jessup White is the Public Relations and Community Engagement Officer at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's legendary estate. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Gayle Jessup White about her book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy. Write this story. . Trade PB, Format: MARTIN: This was a long journey for you, and also a very long journey into public acceptance of these facts, right? it was that one link. That's why I'm at Monticello. From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous On January 20, 1969, Richard Nixon was inaugurated as the thirty-seventh president of the United States. Gayle Jessup White tells the fascinating story in her new book, "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy.". Can God change your life? She says, I recognize Jefferson now as being a human being. But again, it took decades and decades for scholars and the public to accept the truth. They were treated as possessions. Copyright 2023 HarperCollins Publishers. Gayle Jessup White is a third generation Washingtonian whose lineage extends as far back as the indigenous people who inhabited the Chesapeake area before the arrival of Europeans. 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Her international lineage is principally Nigerian and British. Gayle recounts, Well I was shocked. And I've made those connections. Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the history of the us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. White's memoir not only proves her ancestral connection to Thomas Jefferson but is a more graphic and sweeping look at how the politics of race and class play out at the highest and the lowest levels of American life." She is also a member of the Council of Historic Richmond, and the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society. It also traces back to Sally Hemings, Jefferson's slave who . In 1993, the Getting Word oral history project at Jeffersons Monticello plantation began identifying descendants and recording their oral histories. Get daily or weekly highlights from The 700 Club delivered to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The biggest clues came from stories passed down through her father and his family. Its an American story.. In 2014, Gayle was selected for the fellowship program at the international center for Jefferson studies. So Jefferson represents the full complexity of this country and how it was founded. Gayle Jessup White is the author of the upcoming book, "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy.". Share your prayer requests, receive prayer and pray for others! Zillow (Canada), Inc. holds real estate brokerage licenses in multiple provinces. 442-H New York Standard Operating Procedures New York Fair Housing NoticeTREC: Information about brokerage services, Consumer protection noticeCalifornia DRE #1522444Contact Zillow, Inc. Her epic family legacy, interwoven with one of the nation's founding fathers, is an emotional trip back in time. Facebook and YouTube pages starting at 5:30 pm ET on January 10. Bookperk and other HarperCollins services. And Richmond has evolved in the past decade or so. any time. I didnt have an epiphany. Her American roots are in Virginia going back to the Jamestown settlement, and in Maryland. *This is a promotional service of HarperCollins JESSUP WHITE: Well the person who told my sister this was a woman in the family called Aunt Peachie (ph). So you might find information about them on tax records, on wills, but you won't find them in the census record for the most part until 1870. Unlike previous guides, this one took an interest in Gayles story, and connected her with Monticello historian, Cinder Stanton. Hardcover They weren't even considered human beings. Executive Mansion as well as the stories of the people who lived and worked as a Jefferson descendant. Active listings data currently unavailable. It was reported in the Richmond newspaper that Jefferson had relations with an enslaved woman, Dusky Sally, she was called. The man's famil. Williams: 'My story is their story, too': Gayle Jessup White, a descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, reclaims her heritage. They were kin, with one family owning the other. communications at They were the guests of honor. Her new book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, And A Descendant's Search For Her Family's Lasting Legacy," is out now. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. Has the White House ever been renovated or changed? In her book, Reclamation, Gayle chronicles her journey to find her heritage, and more. Find out how she changed paths. It ended up being a good fit for us. And then, of course, these stories were reported back when Jefferson was president back in 1801. Its important to look at each other and to work through those differences and see ourselves as Americans and recognize the kinship. Time: 8 p.m. . Gayle Jessup White is the Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer at Monticello, Thomas Jeffersons legendary estate. Details. Jefferson was 6'2", had red hair and freckles. Two years later, she joined the staff as Community Engagement Officer, becoming a principal spokesperson and the first descendant of Jefferson and the families he enslaved to work for the Foundation. Read full bio Most Popular Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's . 90.3 Hickory 106.1 Laurinburg, PublishedNovember 10, 2021 at 9:00 AM EST. She left the Times for Northwestern Universitys Medill School of Journalism, earning a Master of Science in Journalism. How had she heard this? As Gayle followed her own leads, DNA research confirmed the long-told rumor that Jefferson had children with an enslaved woman named Sally Hemings. Gayle Jessup White of Henrico County, a descendant of the Jefferson and Hemings families, and the PR and community engagement officer at Monticello, stands on Mulberry Row, the home's main. So were really happy to be here., Having finished this book, she feels whole, gratified and moved by what she called a remarkable journey., The most amazing part for me has been getting the story told. Andrew M. Davenport, a 2008 graduate of Fairfield College Preparatory School is a writer, editor, and teacher. Please check your information and try again or call us at 1-800-759-0700. When an ultrasound reveals no movement and barely a heartbeat, they fear for their babys life. "Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.". Back in 1998, there was a study called The Foster study which proved that the nephews of Jefferson whom the family had claimed had fathered children with Sally Hemings could not have been the father of her children. "Shes a totally charming and frank memoirist, and I loved her candid, sometimes difficult to read story,"--Rumaan Alam, author of Leave the World Behind on the Best December 2021 Books Today Show. I didn't know her. Aunt Peachie was given to old wives tales, but the one thing that my sister believed that she said repeatedly was that you're descended from Thomas Jefferson, she would say. Living the Christian life is a journey. She also hopes that people see themselves and their families in mine. Reclamationis about all of us who may not be descended from a President but who are descended from the same racial /racist history. All rights reserved. The trademarks MLS, Multiple Listing Service and the associated logos are owned by CREA and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Her family tree traces back to Thomas Jefferson, our third president. Monticello, once the home of Thomas Jefferson and 400 enslaved men, women and children, is a testament to America's legacy of freedom and slavery. America has been undergoing a great reconciliation in which the sins of our past are being brought into the light. Growing up, she had heard that her African American family was somehow descended from Thomas Jefferson, but with limited records and tight-lipped relatives, there was no proof. She has written and spoken extensively about her work at Monticello and currently lives in Virginia. She held on to that. They were able to pass down character, dignity, strength, humanity, love, joy, pain, resilience, to their descendants. Gayle serves on Virginias Citizens Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion, where she is founding chair of the Descendant Committee. After a 25-year career in communications, Gayle seized the opportunity to pursue her passion, history, beginning as an educator at Richmonds Valentine Museum, and ultimately landing a position at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the non-profit organization that owns and operates Monticello, her ancestral home. A Black descendent of Thomas Jefferson and employee at Monticello, author Gayle Jessup White examined the legacies of her ancestors and the current racial debates. A graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio, he received a masters degree in American Studies from Fairfield University and is currently pursing his doctorate in U.S. history at Georgetown University. Zillow, Inc. holds real estate brokerage licenses in multiple states. We, like many Americans, are sometimes unaware of those blind spots, and like our nation, we need to face them and change., Bowman called the book an important one for Monticello and for our country as we work to tell a more honest and complicated history of our past.. Then in 2010, while with her son on one of many visits to Monticello, Gayle says, We go on the tour and the guide says, Well, Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson had children together. And I raised my hand as I always did, We're descended from Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. And the guide says, Well, you're dignitaries, you're family. Her American roots are in Virginia going back to the Jamestown settlement, and in Maryland. That history is deeply personal to Gayle Jessup White. Davenport researched Getting Word while a Robert H. Smith Fellow at the International Center for Jefferson Studies in July 2017, and recently served as an adjunct professor of African American Art History at Fairfield University. Send a prayer request now, or call 18007007000. You may unsubscribe from these email It is my right and the right of every descendant of enslaved people to claim their stake in America.. White, Monticellos first public relations and For 20. Whites relentless pursuit of her family lore led her to a fellowship at the International Center for Jefferson Studies and, ultimately, as Monticellos first community engagement officer. Well, this would have been taboo back in the 1960s and early '70s. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 01/10/2023. Accuracy and availability may vary. JESSUP WHITE: Frankly, I think it was DNA evidence. This program was held at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. I needed to know that to feel whole. Gayle Jessup White, descendant of Thomas Jefferson, searches for her family's legacy By Erin Keever Published November 10, 2021 at 9:00 AM EST Listen 49:25 Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 America. Gayles son, Charles, lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he attended school. Open VISIONS Forum: Gayle Jessup White and Andrew M. Davenport MA'17 A Report from Monticello: Restoring African American Narratives to Thomas Jeffersons Plantation", Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Trade PB. Gayle Jessup White, thank you so much for joining us. . And the whole room went into shock, she said. For decades, she'd been a domestic for a wealthy white family, the McKnews, in Washington, D.C., until she suffered a crippling stroke. Indeed, it is a homecoming for us all. Cheryl Wills, Emmy Award-winning journalist and author ofThe Emancipation of Grandpa Sandy Wills, "From a girl of Black middle-class privilege to a politically charged race woman driven to unearth the truth of her ancestry, Gayle Jessup White takes us on a journey of self-discovery. And she starts by explaining how she first learned about this possible connection. The conversation focuses on Trumans unexpected ascension to the pr Has the White House ever been renovated or changed? Next Gayle This browser is no longer supported. Her international lineage is principally Nigerian and British. For Gayle Jessup White, landing the job of Public Relations and Community Engagement Officer at Thomas Jefferson's historic home, Monticello, was more than . We have more in common than not. And they were the only Blacks there. . And my sister was a little girl when she first heard this from Aunt Peachie. Please switch to a supported browser or download one of our Mobile Apps. And she announced that we're descended from Thomas Jefferson. Its not the same place it was when we moved down here. Audrey Edwards, author of American Runaway: Black and Free in Paris in the Trump Years, "Thanks to Gayle Jessup White who sometimes feels 'battle scarred after another day spent fighting for equal recognitionof Black Historythat for many is an afterthought.' This was happening all over in plantations in the South. Tuesday. Feb 17, 2022 Gayle Jessup White, center, is a descendant of President Thomas Jefferson and she is also Sally Hemings' great-grandniece four times over. What was the breakthrough in public acceptance of the fact that Thomas Jefferson - and now we're finding out that any number of Founding Fathers also had Black families. Gayle spent several years as a TV news reporter and anchor before becoming a public television producer and show host at her undergraduate alma mater, Howard. What makes the Justices so elite? EPUB Days. Gayle says, Im proud of my relatives who were enslaved because they were up against so much. In a 2018 article for Smithsonian magazine, Davenport wrote, The research that has come out of the 25 years of Getting Words existence has in many ways been the invisible hand behind the visitor experience at Monticello where about 400 enslaved laborers worked at one point in their lives.. 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