Summary:
Alicia welcomes back Tori Schendel-Vyvoda to discuss the significant discovery of the McGarry Burial Ground in Evansville, Indiana. They explore the community's involvement in planning a memorial ceremony, the importance of unity in burial practices, and the upcoming book on prejudice that Tori is co-authoring. The conversation delves into the historical context of Evansville, including the Klan's influence, and reflects on the importance of documenting and preserving community history.
Keywords:
#evansville #africanamericanmuseum #mcgarryburialground #communityinvolvement #memorialceremony #prejudice #klanhistory #unity #historicalsignificance #torischendelvyvoda
Takeaways:
The McGarry Burial Ground was discovered during sewer line updates in Evansville.
Community involvement was crucial in planning the memorial ceremony.
The memorial ceremony honored individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Unity in burial practices was emphasized, keeping all individuals together.
Tori is co-authoring a book on prejudice, exploring its definitions and implications.
Evansville has a rich and complex history that is often overlooked.
The Klan had a significant presence in Evansville during the 1920s.
Community members played a vital role in shaping the narrative of their history.
The importance of documenting stories to prevent erasure of history was highlighted.
The conversation emphasized the need for better definitions and understanding of prejudice.
Sound Bites:
"We can do better! It's choice."
"This is a badge of honor."
"We need to document the stories."
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
00:57 The Memorial Ceremony and Community Involvement
06:00 Ethical Considerations in Reburial
10:01 The Importance of Community Engagement
14:13 The Upcoming Book on Prejudice
20:05 Collaboration and Community Curation
23:00 The Klan's Influence in Evansville
27:58 Legacy of Lincoln High School
32:59 Understanding Prejudice and Community Dynamics
38:57 The Importance of Documenting History
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