Voices of the Past: Rare Audio Interviews with Formerly Enslaved Americans

🎙️Audio interviews from the 1930s and 1940s capture the voices and stories of formerly enslaved Americans.

📚The 10 Million Names Project aims to identify the names of the 10 million enslaved individuals in the United States.

🌟Preserving and sharing these stories is crucial in understanding and honoring the history of slavery.

🌈The recordings highlight the resilience and strength of African-Americans who survived and built legacies despite the institution of slavery.

🔗Descendants of the formerly enslaved can connect with their family history through the project.

When were these audio interviews recorded?

—The audio interviews were recorded in the 1930s and 1940s.

What is the 10 Million Names Project?

—The 10 Million Names Project aims to identify the names of the 10 million enslaved individuals in the United States.

Why is preserving these stories important?

—Preserving these stories is important for understanding and honoring the history of slavery, and recognizing the resilience of African-Americans.

How can descendants of the formerly enslaved benefit from the project?

—Descendants of the formerly enslaved can connect with their family history and learn more about their ancestors through the project.

How can I contribute to the 10 Million Names Project?

—To contribute to the 10 Million Names Project, visit the project's website for more information.

00:00Rare audio interviews from the 1930s and 1940s provide insight into the lives of formerly enslaved Americans.

02:00The 10 Million Names Project aims to identify the names of the 10 million enslaved individuals in the United States.

04:30Preserving and sharing these stories is crucial in understanding and honoring the history of slavery.

06:55The recordings highlight the resilience and strength of African-Americans who survived and built legacies despite the institution of slavery.

09:10Descendants of the formerly enslaved can connect with their family history through the 10 Million Names Project.