Events
Traces of the Trade: A Story From the Deep North
Learn About the Origins of the Slave Trade
From a Different — and Surprising —Perspective
The CTK Sowers of Justice and the CTK Parish Council invite you to a special showing of a remarkably powerful film about a family’s emotional journey and what they discover about the origins of slavery in America.
Join us on Thursday November 19th, 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Social Hall for
“TRACES OF THE TRADE: A Story from the Deep North” The title gives away the “surprise” element of the film, the fact that the North, not just the South, played a major role in the slave trade.THIS IS A DIFFERENT STORY
Contrary to the commonly held view that the south is solely responsible for slavery, Traces of the Trade reveals that the largest slave-trading family in history was not from the south but from the north, ancestors of Producer Katrina Browne. In this film, Browne and members of her family explore the history and legacy of the slave trade that produced wealth and prominence, and in the process they gain a powerful new perspective on the black/white divide. It’s a fascinating film, a moving story that not only reveals the roots of our racial divide but also provides examples of actions taken to repair it.
The showing of Traces of the Trade will be followed by a brief discussion about how our history has been impacted by the slave trade, how it can be a catalyst for social change —and how it can lead to greater compassion and understanding among us all.
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