You may unsubscribe from these email 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. And it's important to note as well that we know what happened at Monticello, but it wasn't unusual. Reclamationis about all of us who may not be descended from a President but who are descended from the same racial /racist history. I didn't know her. helps rewrite the estate's well-known narrative to include the hundreds of enslaved people who worked for Jefferson. If you have an immediate prayer need, please call our 24-hour prayer line at 800-700-7000. So the point here is to acknowledge that these families were entangled. Gayle Jessup White Author of "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy," to be released by HarperCollins November 2021 My dad was 6'2", had red hair and freckles. Gayle explains, I'm actually descended from her brother, Peter Hemings, who was a cook at Monticello. Days. They were strong. Executive Mansion as well as the stories of the people who lived and worked And I've made those connections. Pastors Rooftop Mission to Save Chicagos Southside, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy, Former NBC Exec on Overcoming Overwhelming Tragedy. submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email will be especially interesting to amateur genealogists. that they were direct descendants of Thomas Jeffersonlore she firmly believed, Gayle Jessup White is the Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer at Monticello, Thomas Jeffersons legendary estate. . Gayle Jessup White began her career at The New York Times and was an award-winning TV reporter before becoming Monticellos first community engagement officer in 2016. Hardcover Time: 8 p.m. Zillow Group is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. After she was named a Jefferson Studies Fellow, Jessup White discovered her family lore was correct. Gayle Jessup White talks with Karen about her book, "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy.. BISAC1 : BISAC2 : BISAC3 : DESK & EXAM Her new book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, And A Descendant's Search For Her Family's Lasting Legacy," is out now. The Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office has decided to end its participation on a national television show, at least for now. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. 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.". It was in 2016 that Gayle came on-staff at Monticello, educating the public about the legacy the good and the bad of one of Americas Founding Fathers. Getting Word has significantly changed the interpretation of African-American life during enslavement under Thomas Jefferson. 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. She and her husband, retired Time Magazine columnist Jack White Jr have a blended family of four sons, one daughter, and seven granddaughters. Hardcover Kirkus Reviews, "19 Books We Can't Wait to Curl Up with This Fall!" She is not only a direct Jefferson descendant, but is related to two well-documented families enslaved at Monticello - the Hemingses and the Hubbards. Zillow, Inc. holds real estate brokerage licenses in multiple states. 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. Senate Minority Leader Norment, Majority Leader Saslaw, among more than a dozen legislators who will not run again. She also serves on the Poplar Forest African American Advisory Group. Gayle taught journalism at VCU and created training programs for at-risk young adults. I can't imagine being anyplace else. us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Gayle Jessup White is the Public Relations and Community Engagement Officer at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's legendary estate. In 1993, the Getting Word oral history project at Jeffersons Monticello plantation began identifying descendants and recording their oral histories. I needed to know that to feel whole. 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 Bakari Sellers, New York Times best-selling author ofMy Vanishing Country, In her quest to discover the truth behind her family's oral legend of its connection to Thomas Jefferson, Gayle Jessup White reveals the truth of our national history: that 'white' and 'black' are inextricably bound by blood and heritage. Why Movieland says you have to be 17 to attend a movie after 7:30 p.m. Its a contradiction that courses through Whites bloodstream and inhabits her DNA as a descendant of both Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, the enslaved Black woman with whom he had at least six children. Those of us who are not black can never fully experience the impact of systemic racism. Her discoveries there opened a window into who her ancestors were: overcomers who helped build America while being oppressed by slavery. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. . community engagement officer, will join us to discuss her book Reclamation, Feeling my ancestors, hearing my ancestors, say to me: Gayle, write this story. They were the guests of honor. See where she turns for help on todays 700 Club. Gayle Jessup White will be in Charlotte to speak at the Mecklenburg Chapter Sons of the American Revolution on Nov. 11. 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. A Black descendent of Thomas Jefferson and employee at Monticello, author Gayle Jessup White examined the legacies of her ancestors and the current racial. JESSUP WHITE: Well, I feel that I was actually called to do this work. 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. Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. 10007, providing information about the products of HarperCollins and its affiliates. About the Author 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 . Danielle Thompson - 700 Club Producer. 90.3 Hickory 106.1 Laurinburg, PublishedNovember 10, 2021 at 9:00 AM EST. She lives in Virginia. And that's how Janice (ph) learned of this story. And I've found my wholeness., A wholeness she hopes all Americans will soon share. She is currently the Foundations public relations & community engagement officer. Next 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. 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." Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. . 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.' She grew up hearing the lore that her family is descended from our countrys third president, Thomas Jefferson. There was a problem saving your notification. Man died Wednesday. Williams: 'My story is their story, too': Gayle Jessup White, a descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, reclaims her heritage. As Gayle followed her own leads, DNA research confirmed the long-told rumor that Jefferson had children with an enslaved woman named Sally Hemings. 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. Gayle Jessup White, thank you so much for joining us. Andrew M. Davenport, a 2008 graduate of Fairfield College Preparatory School is a writer, editor, and teacher. She has written and spoken extensively about her work at Monticello and currently lives in Virginia. Gayle would spend years following clues, tracing her family tree, and scouring historical records. The McKnew family put her out and ours took her in. All rights reserved. They weren't even considered human beings. See why she chooses life based on an impossible promise A troubled pregnancy tests the faith of one couple. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. MARTIN: This was a long journey for you, and also a very long journey into public acceptance of these facts, right? 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. She left the Times for Northwestern Universitys Medill School of Journalism, earning a Master of Science in Journalism. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our web experience for everyone, and we welcome feedback and accommodation requests. And that's why I wrote this book. ADRIAN FLORIDO,. Thousands of Images covering the History of the White House, Official White House Ornaments, Books & More, White House History Live: Reclamation with Gayle Jessup White. An insatiable desire to learn her familys story landed Gayle Jessup White at Monticello, a place she describes as the epicenter of the American paradox.. Gayle Jessup White's multilayered autobiography, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy, is divided into three parts.The first, most directly autobiographical part of Reclamation offers a fascinating look at Black life in a prosperous neighborhood in Washington, D.C., during the 1960s and '70sa neighborhood that has . Details. Jefferson, ultimately learning that she was not only a descendant of Jefferson 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. 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. When I'm in that space where I feel the presence of my ancestors. Facebook gives people the. With Cinders help, Gayles four decades of research would soon culminate: Thomas Jefferson was her 5-times great grandfather, and Sally Hemings, her 4-times great aunt. it was that one link. But Richmonds proximity to Monticello was fortuitous. She was thirteen when her sister shared a bit of family lore regarding the main author of the Declaration of Independencethey were related. Jefferson was 6'2", had red hair and freckles. We have the documentary evidence because every time Jefferson returned home from being in Washington during his administration as president, Sally Hemings would have a baby nine months later. She also hopes that people see themselves and their families in mine. It was a privilege and an honor to speak with you. With tax cuts unresolved, his session wins included movement on workforce development and his losses included the 15-week abortion bill. They were kin, with one family owning the other. there. 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. Her international lineage is principally Nigerian and British. MARTIN: I want to mention that you are now working at Monticello, which must be a kind of a head-snapping experience. It behooves us all to know that history. 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. event will be live streamed on the White House Historical Association's And so it's not as if people didn't know, they did back then. Owning people is sinful. A Washington, DC native, Gayle and her family moved to Richmond in 2006. Thousands of Images covering the History of the White House, Official White House Ornaments, Books & More. Top Stories, 1073 North Benson Road Fairfield Universitys Open VISIONS Forum (OVF) will host a compelling and timely discussion on racism, politics, power, and slavery at the Quick Center on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 8 p.m. In the 90s, when Gayle was out of college and building a career in journalism, she got serious about her search. Write this story. . And the whole room went into shock, she said. Its an American story.. What are some unusual animals that have lived in and around the White House? Has the White House ever been renovated or changed? 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A Black descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings family explores Americas racial reckoning through the prism of her ancestorsboth the enslaver and the enslaved.Gayle Jessup White had long heard the stories passed down from her fathers family, that they were direct descendants of Thomas Jeffersonlore she firmly believed, though others did not. I didnt have an epiphany. This Open VISIONS Forum is generously sponsored by TV Eyes, the Artisan, Moffly Media, Delamar Southport, and Delamar Spa. [supadu_silverpop isbn="9780063028678" authorid="52063" referenceid="52063" authorname="Gayle Jessup White" id="5" title="Author tab Form"]. Unlike previous guides, this one took an interest in Gayles story, and connected her with Monticello historian, Cinder Stanton. Whites story is singular, yet somehow pervasive the most honest of American narratives. She says, We are one people. See her moment of surrender, and the miracle of life. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Doing so, will help contribute to a better Americaand, yes, a better world for all who live in it." Living the Christian life is a journey. [a] timely, relevant, and important book." Whites narrative is a metaphor for our nations contradictions and secrets some of her family members chose to pass as white. How do you think about that? Gayle Jes. Download the free myCBN app. Gayle Jessup White, author of Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy. She is the public relations and community engagement officer at Monticello. EPUB Location: The Regina A. For four decades, she researched familial connections to 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.. 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.". I work at giving attention to those who never had it. 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. A former award-winning television reporter and anchor, Gayle started her career at the New York Times. They were treated as possessions. She attended the citys private and public schools and attended Howard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. 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. Gayle Jessup White is the first public relations and community engagement officer at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the nonprofit that owns and operates Monticello. 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. *This is a promotional service of HarperCollins Active listings data currently unavailable. A former award-winning television reporter and anchor, Jessup White started her career at the New York Times. Journalist Gayle Jessup White and historian Andrew M. Davenport MA17, cousins and descendants of families enslaved by Founding Father and third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, will present A Report from Monticello: Restoring African American Narratives to Thomas Jeffersons Plantation," in a discussion to be moderated by Professor Philip Eliasoph, PhD, OVF founder and director. But what I am committed to doing is to raise the visibility of those people who didn't have a voice. Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years. White, Monticellos first public relations and community engagement officer, joins us to discuss her book Reclamation, which chronicles her remarkable journey to understand and reclaim her heritage as a Jefferson descendant. She has written and spoken extensively about her work at Monticello, the legacies of slavery, and her familys contributions to American history. Copyright 2021 NPR. Send a prayer request now, or call 18007007000. She says, I always felt that if I could determine my ties to Jefferson, I could find out more about my family. Its not the same place it was when we moved down here. 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. She has traced her ancestry to Jefferson and two families that were enslaved at his estate, Monticello. Her 30-year career includes pubic relations, news reporting and anchoring, and public speaking. This browser is no longer supported. Skip to main content. 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 combination memoir, genealogy, and history by Gayle Jessup White reads fast as fiction unless you take time to absorb the impact slavery and family secrets have on American families, black or white. Jessup White had long heard the stories passed down from her fathers family, 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. Gayle Jessup White began her career at The New York Times and was an award-winning TV reporter before becoming Monticello's first community engagement officer in 2016. I mean, the fact that your ancestors owned and in many ways mistreated horribly some of your other ancestors, and that contradiction lives in you. 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. It is my heartfelt wish that when people finish this story, they understand better the contribution of our ancestors, our enslaved ancestors and those that followed them their endurance, their strength, their character and their resilience. . And then, of course, these stories were reported back when Jefferson was president back in 1801. And Sallie Hemmans Whites great-great-grandmother was the daughter of Peter Hemings, an older brother of Sally Hemings. Because they were extraordinary people, and they need to be heard, and their lives have been forgotten. Poring through photos and documents and pursuing DNA evidence, she learned that not only was she a descendant of Jefferson on his fathers side; she was also the great-great-great-granddaughter of Peter Hemings, Sally Hemingss brother. communications She is the author of the book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendants Search for Her Familys Lasting Legacy. If anything, Reclamation demonstrates how illusory and yes, paradoxical American identity can be. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. By That history is deeply personal to Gayle Jessup White. She is also a member of the Council of Historic Richmond, and the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Gayle Jessup White is a communications consultant, writer, and realtor. For listings in Canada, the trademarks REALTOR, REALTORS, and the REALTOR logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. How had she heard this? Did any presidents live elsewhere during their administrations? And that's the story I heard my sister share with my dad when I was a 13-year-old girl growing up in Washington, D.C. MICHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: So you had no knowledge of this until she brought it - how did she know about this? Little pieces were coming together, but not enough for me to understand how we could have been descended. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Gayle Jessup White spent four decades of her life exploring her connection to Thomas Jefferson, a passion born out of her family's oral history that they were his direct descendants. GAYLE JESSUP WHITE: I heard it from my oldest sister, who's about 20 years older than I am. 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. 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. Bookperk and other HarperCollins services. Her very personal chronicle of a decades-long search for her family's connection to Jefferson and Monticello began with a thread of a story from an elderly relative who . So there was no way that I could have pieces to the puzzle such as I did not and pursue it, not to want to put it together. For Gayle Jessup White, landing the job of Public Relations and Community Engagement Officer at Thomas Jefferson's historic home, Monticello, was more than . She writes about it in a new book titled "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, And A Descendant's Search For Her Family's Lasting Legacy." (203) 254-4000. Gayle Her journalist husband, Jack White, was teaching at Hampton University, so they landed in Richmond to ease the commute. That's why I'm here, because of them. It ended up being a good fit for us. This was happening all over in plantations in the South. America has been undergoing a great reconciliation in which the sins of our past are being brought into the light. Gayle taught journalism at VCU and created training programs for at-risk young adults. Find out how she changed paths. Susan Fales-Hill, television producer and author ofAlways Wear Joy, Reclamationinstantly reverberates with those of us who are desperate to rebuild our family trees, especially for Americans who lived during the colonial era. The conversation focuses on Trumans unexpected ascension to the pr Has the White House ever been renovated or changed? It was the result of a lifelong search for the truth about who she was, and Americas third president. 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. Send us comments about our Author Pages. As people say, it is what it is. In 2014, Gayle was selected for the fellowship program at the international center for Jefferson studies. She's a native Charlottean. If you have any questions, please review our privacy Gayle Jessup White had long heard the stories passed down from her fathers family, that they were direct descendants of Thomas Jeffersonlore she firmly believed, though others did not. [Her feats] required superhuman persistence. BookPage. It also traces back to Sally Hemings, Jefferson's slave who . She's written and spoken extensively about her work at Monticello. 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