She's a native Charlottean. This was happening all over in plantations in the South. CBN is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media. Her American roots are in Virginia going back to the Jamestown settlement, and in Maryland. Write this story. . Her new book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, And A Descendant's Search For Her Family's Lasting Legacy," is out now. Gayles son, Charles, lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he attended school. Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the history of the And she decided to challenge the guests at the table with her own lineage. Deputies in Davidson County rushed to help a 69-year-old man they'd found unresponsive in his house following a welfare check. submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email There was a problem saving your notification. That's my job. Her discoveries there opened a window into who her ancestors were: overcomers who helped build America while being oppressed by slavery. Living the Christian life is a journey. Facebook gives people the. She attended the citys private and public schools and attended Howard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. [supadu_silverpop isbn="9780063028678" authorid="52063" referenceid="52063" authorname="Gayle Jessup White" id="5" title="Author tab Form"]. 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. We are here to help and encourage you! 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. Unlike previous guides, this one took an interest in Gayles story, and connected her with Monticello historian, Cinder Stanton. View and manage who you follow on Amazon. 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. Error: There was an internal error submitting your form. CONNECT: Jessup White had long heard the stories passed down from her fathers family, 90.7 Charlotte 93.7 Southern Pines
Gayle would spend years following clues, tracing her family tree, and scouring historical records. . Find out how she changed paths. Thousands of Images covering the History of the White House, Official White House Ornaments, Books & More. any time. All rights reserved. Andrew M. Davenport, a 2008 graduate of Fairfield College Preparatory School is a writer, editor, and teacher. Did any presidents live elsewhere during their administrations? 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. As a young woman in her native Washington gaining an increased awareness of race, being descended from Jefferson became a part of my identity. Trade PB, Format: Growing up, she had heard that her African American family was somehow descended from Thomas Jefferson, but with limited records and tight-lipped relatives, there was no proof. They were kin, with one family owning the other. Follow to get new release updates, special offers (including promotional offers) and improved recommendations. 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. . 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. Gayle Classroom Resource Packet: Slavery, Freedom, and the White HouseJames Madison's Montpelier: Fate in the BalanceThe Enslaved Household of Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, author of "Red, White and Blue on the Runway: The 1968 White House Fashion Show and the Politics Join historian and Pat Nixon biographer Heath Lee and former Nixon White House staffer Barbara Franklin as they discuss the Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. As she desperately prays for healing, hear the message she receives from God on todays A woman receives an answer to a prayer she never wanted to pray. By Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. communications at Facebook and YouTube pages starting at 5:30 pm ET on January 10. A former award-winning television reporter and anchor, Gayle started her career at the New York Times. 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. Our Facebook Live series, White House Biographer Jeffrey Frank discusses his new book on Harry Truman. 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. This Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. 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. Gayle taught journalism at VCU and created training programs for at-risk young adults. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the history of the Executive Mansion as well as the stories of the people who lived and worked there. Days. 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.. Get more than a Sunday sermon. It was a privilege and an honor to speak with you. Her curiosity about how her Black family could be related to Jefferson drove her to study her familys genealogy. After she was named a Jefferson Studies Fellow, Jessup White discovered her family lore was correct. I didnt have an epiphany. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. 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. Skip to main content. It was the result of a lifelong search for the truth about who she was, and Americas third president. She is also a member of the Council of Historic Richmond, and the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society. After a 25-year career in communications, Gayle seized the opportunity to pursue her passion, history, beginning as an educator at Richmonds Valentine Museum, and ultimately landing a position at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the non-profit organization that owns and operates Monticello, her ancestral home. ALBEMARLE 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. Danielle Thompson - 700 Club Producer. Monticello, once the home of Thomas Jefferson and 400 enslaved men, women and children, is a testament to America's legacy of freedom and slavery. MARTIN: How do you reconcile for yourself those contradictions which live in you? Copyright 2021 NPR. Skip to main content. And so we had the DNA evidence. 90.3 Hickory 106.1 Laurinburg, PublishedNovember 10, 2021 at 9:00 AM EST. 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.". I needed to know that to feel whole. You have permission to edit this article. So the point here is to acknowledge that these families were entangled. And I've found my wholeness., A wholeness she hopes all Americans will soon share. Tuesday. Senate Minority Leader Norment, Majority Leader Saslaw, among more than a dozen legislators who will not run again. Gayle Jessup White, thank you so much for joining us. Digital Audiobook Unabridged They were the guests of honor. Hemings, Sally Hemings brother. In the book, she describes their horror upon driving down Monument Avenue and seeing its Confederate statues. as a Jefferson descendant. Bookperk and other HarperCollins services. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. Doing so, will help contribute to a better Americaand, yes, a better world for all who live in it." In so doing, she 'reclaims' our common humanity and gives new meaning to 'one nation, indivisible.'" 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 . (203) 254-4000. Jefferson kept copious notes, so that's how we know that. 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. Through her account, the author fleshes out many of the genealogical questions concerning Jefferson that have emerged in recent decades." Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. A Black descendent of Thomas Jefferson and employee at Monticello, author Gayle Jessup White examined the legacies of her ancestors and the current racial. "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 . For four decades the acclaimed journalist and genealogy enthusiast researched her connection to Thomas Jefferson, to confirm its truth once and for all. Her international lineage is principally Nigerian and British. Visit Author Central to update your books, profile picture, and biography. She also hopes that people see themselves and their families in mine. And it's important to note as well that we know what happened at Monticello, but it wasn't unusual. JESSUP WHITE: Well the person who told my sister this was a woman in the family called Aunt Peachie (ph). Tickets are $20 | Quick Members: $15. She is not only a direct Jefferson descendant, but is related to two well-documented families enslaved at Monticello the Hemingses and the Hubbards. For 20. 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. In the 90s, when Gayle was out of college and building a career in journalism, she got serious about her search. And then, of course, these stories were reported back when Jefferson was president back in 1801. Jefferson, ultimately learning that she was not only a descendant of Jefferson It was four generations of the Jefferson and Hemings families. But what I am committed to doing is to raise the visibility of those people who didn't have a voice. God made it possible for you to know. Her 30-year career includes pubic relations, news reporting and anchoring, and public speaking. Top Stories, 1073 North Benson Road 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. They weren't even considered human beings. 2023 The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) Charitable Organization. there. She is a direct Jefferson descendant, and is also related to two well-documented families enslaved at Monticellothe Hemingses and the Hubbards. I grew up as a Black American and proud of it. 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. 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. Publishers, 195 Broadway, New York, NY If you have an immediate prayer need, please call our 24-hour prayer line at 800-700-7000. The biggest clues came from stories passed down through her father and his family. Accuracy and availability may vary. Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years. That's sacred ground for me, says Gayle. Because my story is their story, too.. event will be live streamed on the White House Historical Association's on his fathers side but also the great-great-great-granddaughter of Peter Gayle Jessup White is the Public Relations and Community Engagement Officer at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's legendary estate. She is also a member the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society and serves on the Poplar Forest African American Advisory Group. When I'm in that space where I feel the presence of my ancestors. 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. The other thing that's really become interesting to me is that it wasn't just Jefferson and Sally Hemings that had relations. Reclamation with Gayle Jessup White - White House Historical Association Explore the Initiative A Tour of the White House America's Most Famous House Music in the White House A Lyrical History of the American Presidency and People A Reflection of Culture, Values, and Achievements The White House Behind the Scenes 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. Time. A womans search for love leads to a string of bad relationships and drug addiction. Along the way, she learned more about her connections to Jefferson and Hemings through research and DNA testing, with an assist from Lucia Cinder Stanton, the groundbreaking Monticello historian who has published several books on the history of slavery there. Digital Audiobook Unabridged Gayle Jessup White is a communications consultant, writer, and realtor. It ended up being a good fit for us. 137 Kindle Edition $1499 Customers Also Bought Items By policy or email us at She is not only a direct Jefferson descendant, but is related to two well-documented families enslaved at Monticello - the Hemingses and the Hubbards. 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. Whites narrative is a metaphor for our nations contradictions and secrets some of her family members chose to pass as white. 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. privacypolicy@harpercollins.com. We cant become what we want to be, individually and collectively, if we dont know who we are. A former award-winning television reporter and anchor, Jessup White started her career at the New York Times. NPR's Michel Martin discussed the book with Jessup White, who describes herself as the five times great-granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson. She left the Times for Northwestern Universitys Medill School of Journalism, earning a Master of Science in Journalism. She is the author of the book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy. 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." Gayle Jessup White is the Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer at Monticello, Thomas Jeffersons legendary estate. Her epic family legacy, interwoven with one of the nation's founding fathers, is an emotional trip back in time. Those of us who are not black can never fully experience the impact of systemic racism. ortraits by Rembrandt Peale, left, and. Shes written and spoken extensively about her work at Monticello. 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. Well, this would have been taboo back in the 1960s and early '70s. 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? How are we doing? Gayle Jessup White is a communications consultant, writer, and realtor. They were able to pass down character, dignity, strength, humanity, love, joy, pain, resilience, to their descendants. The findings: Jeffersons great-great-grandson, Moncure Robinson Taylor, was Whites great-grandfather through a relationship with his familys domestic servant, Whites great-grandmother Rachel Robinson. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, 442-H New York Standard Operating Procedures. How had she heard this? Discover God's peace now. 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. Used under license. 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. They were possessions. . 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.". REQUESTS, https://d2wawpwx3aybf6.cloudfront.net/hc-audio/9780063028685.mp3, privacy Location: The Regina A. helps rewrite the estate's well-known narrative to include the hundreds of enslaved people who worked for Jefferson. 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. 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. 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 MARTIN: I want to mention that you are now working at Monticello, which must be a kind of a head-snapping experience. Back in 1998, there was a study called The Foster study which proved that the nephews of Jefferson whom the family had claimed had fathered children with Sally Hemings could not have been the father of her children. It is my right and the right of every descendant of enslaved people to claim their stake in America.. Reclamationis about all of us who may not be descended from a President but who are descended from the same racial /racist history. 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.' 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Whites relentless pursuit of her family lore led her to a fellowship at the International Center for Jefferson Studies and, ultimately, as Monticellos first community engagement officer. Why do you think that was, that there's something about it that stuck with you? Can God change your life? That history is deeply personal to Gayle Jessup White. Whites story is singular, yet somehow pervasive the most honest of American narratives. though others did not. EPUB And Sallie Hemmans Whites great-great-grandmother was the daughter of Peter Hemings, an older brother of Sally Hemings. She was thirteen when her sister shared a bit of family lore regarding the main author of the Declaration of Independencethey were related. But Richmonds proximity to Monticello was fortuitous. And I've made those connections. What are the dimensions of the White House? It also traces back to Sally Hemings, Jefferson's slave who . It was reported in the Richmond newspaper that Jefferson had relations with an enslaved woman, Dusky Sally, she was called. White House History Live. In her book, The Other Side of Yet, Michelle Hord details the excruciating loss of her beloved seven-year-old daughter, Gabrielle, at the hands of Doctors advise a young mother to abort after they determine her pregnancy is not viable. What was the breakthrough in public acceptance of the fact that Thomas Jefferson - and now we're finding out that any number of Founding Fathers also had Black families. Gayle recounts, Well I was shocked. Sponsor: Monticello TOPIC FREQUENCY I'm not, but you are. And my sister was a little girl when she first heard this from Aunt Peachie. 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. Zillow Group is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. 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. MARTIN: This was a long journey for you, and also a very long journey into public acceptance of these facts, right? If anything, Reclamation demonstrates how illusory and yes, paradoxical American identity can be. JESSUP WHITE: I had some facts before me. 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 . 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. Leslie Greene Bowman, president of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, lauded White and Reclamation during a Nov. 16 book launch event at Monticello. I just felt the energy and the urgency from our ancestors to tell this story, White said during a recent interview as she headed to Washington for an appearance on CNN. She has written and spoken extensively about her work at Monticello, the legacies of slavery, and her familys contributions to American history. So you might find information about them on tax records, on wills, but you won't find them in the census record for the most part until 1870. Join They were tough. Her 30-year career includes pubic relations, news reporting and anchoring, and public speaking. Yet that wasn't good enough for Gayle Jessup White. Brokerage. 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. It behooves us all to know that history. 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. White is related to both families. And so I don't work at reconciling who my white ancestors were and who my Black ancestors were. This program was held at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. They were strong. White discovered she is the great-great-great-granddaughter of Peter Hemings, Sally Hemings brother. Its an American story.. It was just enough information out there to keep me aware of the possibility. Has the White House ever been renovated or changed? A Washington, DC native, Gayle and her family moved to Richmond in 2006. 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. My dad was 6'2", had red hair and freckles. EPUB ADRIAN FLORIDO,. Our And she heard it from her over and over and over again for the 20 years she lived with our family. Two people were injured in a crash involving one of the most iconic vehicles in television history, Missouri officials say. Gayle spent several years as a TV news reporter and anchor before becoming a public television producer and show host at her undergraduate alma mater, Howard. A woman is diagnosed with cancer and its spreading quickly. What makes the Justices so elite? Feb 17, 2022 Gayle Jessup White, center, is a descendant of President Thomas Jefferson and she is also Sally Hemings' great-grandniece four times over. 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.. Are you an author? He was a flawed human being who made some horrible decisions,sinful decisions. Gayle Jessup White has American history running through her veins. 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.. Two years later, she joined the staff as Community Engagement Officer, becoming a principal spokesperson and the first descendant of Jefferson and the families he enslaved to work for the Foundation. 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. JESSUP WHITE: Well, I feel that I was actually called to do this work. Getting Word has significantly changed the interpretation of African-American life during enslavement under Thomas Jefferson. If we are going to heal as a country then we have to be honest about our complicated history, and it is very complicated and it's very painful. which chronicles her remarkable journey to understand and reclaim her heritage This doesnt make sense to me. All Daddy said to me was, That's what they say. 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