Thursday, March 5, 2020, 1-2 pm
Courageous Conversations with Sheree welcomes Co-Authors Brenda L. Roberts and Pamela Howard-Oglesby. The topic of the hour is The Weeping Time, a slave sale which happened in Savannah, GA on March 2nd and 3rd, 1859. It is recorded as the largest sale of enslaved persons in U.S. history. Tune in this Thursday on 107.5 FM or WRUU.org as we prepare to celebrate, commemorate and memorialize together.
We will celebrate, commemorate, and memorialize these 429 enslaved persons during "The Weeping Time Weekend" on Friday, March 6, Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, 2020. Pamela Howard-Oglesby was inspired by God to recognize pioneering African-American women. She collaborated with her long-time friend, Brenda L. Roberts, to conduct intensive research in order to bring Savannah's Black "First Ladies" to press. Both women are native Savannahians working to improve their communities.
OCEANS, Organization to Commemorate Enslaved African American Nationals, Inc.; Ivory Bay CDC; West Savannah Residents; Journey by Faith, Inc.; Georgia Historical Society; Otis J. Brock III Elementary School; Solomon Temple C.O.G.I.C.; Overcoming by Faith Church
Ministries; Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor; WCLK Clark-Atlanta University; Yahshua University Ministries and BHBP News; Sistagraphy; Lower Altamaha Historical Society; McIntosh County Historical Society; St. Simons African-American Heritage Coalition;
Brunswick, GA African-American Cultural Center; and Winsward of Georgia, among others, invite you to a commemoration in honor of the 429 people sold at “The Weeping Time” slave sale, which happened in Savannah, Georgia on March 2nd and 3rd, 1859. It is on record as the largest sale of enslaved persons in U.S. history.
The general public is cordially invited to participate in all these celebrations. Please bring an umbrella, rain or shine, for an important part of the ceremonies.
For more information, please visit www.oceans1.org or contact Brenda Roberts at blynneroberts@yahoo.com or Elyse Butler at ebutler@georgiahistory.com.
Event Dates:
Friday, March 6, 2020
A Celebration of Children at Otis J. Brock III Elementary School.
Processional to The Weeping Time marker on Augusta Avenue & Dunn Street. 10:00 am.
The Weeping Time Symposium, Beach Institute, Savannah, 6pm.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
The Weeping Time Commemoration Event at Otis J. Brock III Elementary School. Empty Chairs Memorial. Wreath Laying. 10:00 a.m.
The Weeping Time Community Festival on the field adjacent to Otis J. Brock III Elementary School. 12:30-4:00 pm
The Weeping Time Community Festival, at the Butler Island Plantation, Darien. 1:00-4:00 pm
Sunset Service- Historical Marker, at the Butler Island Plantation, Darien. 6:00-8:00 pm
Sunday, March 7, 2020
A Commemoration Service at the Solomon Temple C.O.G.I.C., 2005 Augusta Avenue, Savannah. 11:00 am
Unity Closing Ceremony at The Weeping Time marker, Savannah.1:00 pm
