He was a flawed human being who made some horrible decisions,sinful decisions. 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 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. Gayle Jessup White has American history running through her veins. (203) 254-4000. The man's famil. We have more in common than not. I didnt have an epiphany. EPUB The Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office has decided to end its participation on a national television show, at least for now. Gayle Jessup White, a five-times great-granddaughter of Jefferson and four-times great niece to Hemings, Jefferson's slave, will speak during a dinner sponsored by the Mecklenburg Chapter Sons of the American Revolution at the Hilton Charlotte Executive Park Hotel, 5624 Westpark Drive off I-77. Tickets are $20 | Quick Members: $15. Copyright 2021 NPR. They were strong. 10007, providing information about the products of HarperCollins and its affiliates. Gayle Jessup White is the author of the upcoming book, "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy.". This browser is no longer supported. But finding records of enslaved people from the 1700s wouldnt be so easy. So that I'm able to work at Monticello, that I'm able to accentuate because I'm a physical presence of who those people who were in prison there were, then it is the greatest privilege and honor of my life to be able to do so. But after years of detective work, aided by advances in DNA technology, she was finally able to piece together her family's past. 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 . Her 30-year career includes pubic relations, news reporting and anchoring, and public speaking. 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. 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During his time in the White For Teachers White proves that her transformative research and discovery is well worth the journey. Gayle Jessup White is the Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer at Monticello, Thomas Jeffersons legendary estate. On the other hand he gave us those soaring words that I amend to say All humans are created equal that have served as inspiration for hundreds of years now, for people to fight for their freedom and liberty, and justice for all. When I'm in that space where I feel the presence of my ancestors. (l-r) Andrew M. Davenport and Gayle Jessup White. from I'm not, but you are. In Reclamation she chronicles her remarkable journey to definitively understand her heritage and reclaim it, and offers a compelling portrait of what it means to be a black woman in America, to pursue the American dream, to reconcile the legacy of racism, and to ensure the nation lives up to the ideals advocated by her legendary ancestor. Digital Audiobook Unabridged She held on to that. She has traced her ancestry to Jefferson and two families that were enslaved at his estate, Monticello. Everyone at the table at the party was discussing their lineage with great pride. A Washington, DC native, Gayle and her family moved to Richmond in 2006. Every family has its secrets and family lore, and often the inheritors of those stories can't separate fact from fiction. NPR's Michel Martin discussed the book with Jessup White, who describes herself as the five times great-granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson. 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. 90.3 Hickory 106.1 Laurinburg, PublishedNovember 10, 2021 at 9:00 AM EST. It was the result of a lifelong search for the truth about who she was, and Americas third president. She also hopes that people see themselves and their families in mine. CBN's ministry is made possible by the support of our CBN Partners. How had she heard this? CBN is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media. Please subscribe to keep reading. She was thirteen when her sister shared a bit of family lore regarding the main author of the Declaration of Independencethey were related. 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.". 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. that they were direct descendants of Thomas Jeffersonlore she firmly believed, Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. As a young woman in her native Washington gaining an increased awareness of race, being descended from Jefferson became a part of my identity. 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. 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. White, a Henrico County resident, and the public relations and community engagement officer at Monticello, describes her four-decade effort to reclaim her family heritage in her recently released book, Reclamation., Or as she wrote: It was always my goal to uncover my roots, to understand my familys place in American history, and to restore them to the nations narrative. Her 30-year career includes pubic relations, news reporting and anchoring, and public speaking. JESSUP WHITE: I had some facts before me. Skip to main content. That's my job. . Read full bio Most Popular Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's . Gayle would spend years following clues, tracing her family tree, and scouring historical records. As Gayle followed her own leads, DNA research confirmed the long-told rumor that Jefferson had children with an enslaved woman named Sally Hemings. But more important, as I began to understand the history, being descended from the people he enslaved and knowing who they were became a more important part of my identity.. In her book, Reclamation, Gayle chronicles her journey to find her heritage, and more. Skip to main content. I'm very comfortable with who I am and take complete ownership of my place in society and as a descendant of enslaved people. We are the sum total of our backgrounds of our ancestors, and I didn't know who mine were. 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. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 01/10/2023. Indeed, it is a homecoming for us all. Cheryl Wills, Emmy Award-winning journalist and author ofThe Emancipation of Grandpa Sandy Wills, "From a girl of Black middle-class privilege to a politically charged race woman driven to unearth the truth of her ancestry, Gayle Jessup White takes us on a journey of self-discovery. Its not the same place it was when we moved down here. ADRIAN FLORIDO,. Two people were injured in a crash involving one of the most iconic vehicles in television history, Missouri officials say. communications at policy. All rights reserved. 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. Did any presidents live elsewhere during their administrations? Copyright 2023 HarperCollins Publishers. "I couldn't put together in my 13-year-old mind how a little Black kid growing up in Washington, D.C. could be related to the third . A former award-winning television reporter and anchor, Gayle started her career at the New York Times. Doing so, will help contribute to a better Americaand, yes, a better world for all who live in it." This program was held at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. She left the Times for Northwestern Universitys Medill School of Journalism, earning a Master of Science in Journalism. Accuracy and availability may vary. Man died Wednesday. 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.". 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. us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. Essence, "One of November's Eagerly Anticipated Reads" Ms. magazine, Gayle Jessup Whites multilayered autobiography . 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. They were the guests of honor. 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