Shawn Utsey, “Shockhoe Bottom, Lumpkin’s Jail, and the Negro Burial Ground.”

Shawn Utsey, “Shockhoe Bottom, Lumpkin’s Jail, and the Negro Burial Ground.”

Dr. Utsey spoke about the experience with the burial ground and what can be learned from the area. One view says let’s memorialize – others want to excavate. A cultural and class issue seems to be at the root of this divide. Who will be heard?

He showed a six minute piece of his documentary “Meet Me At the Bottom” Which will premier in October 2009 in Richmond. A spirited give and take ensued after the viewing ensued.

See Also:

• Handbook of African American Psychology
• An interview with Dr. Shawn Utsey, psychology professor and editor of The Journal of Black Psychology. Interviewed by Ms. LeOndra Clark.
• Hidden Things Brought to Light: Finding Lumpkin's Jail and Locating the Burial Ground for Negroes

• The DEFENDERS for Freedom, Justice & Equality