Resources

“Selected Design for Public Memorial.” Chicago Torture Justice Memorials, 15 May, 2019.

This discusses how the City of Chicago is one step closer to passing legislation creating a public memorial to the Burge torture survivors. In addition to a memorial, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance for reparations for Burge torture victims. The memorial, titled “Breath, Form & Freedom” is a 1600 square foot winding structure featuring the names and dates of victims. The structure includes a sky view to allow for natural light, and its circular shape allows for a fluid experience to the design.

Based in Boston

“Marker honoring enslaved Africans dedicated in Boston.” The Grio, 30 August, 2021.

In October 2020, The Middle Passage Port Marker was installed at the end of Long Wharf “looking out into Boston, to commemorate the enslaved Africans of the Middle Passage. This summer, they had a ceremony at the Port Marker where the names of some of the enslaved peoples were read aloud, along with some dance performances.

Gullapalli, Vaidya. “Will Chicago get a memorial to honor the survivors of police torture?”. Chicago Torture Justice Memorials, 12 June, 2019. 

The Rhineback town board has voted to replace the Quitman Marker on Route 9 that honored slavery advocate John A. Quitman. A new marker honoring Quitman’s father, Reverend Frederick Quitman, will replace the marker. 

Based in Connecticut

Ofgang, Erik. “A Memorial Project Is Rediscovering Stories of Slavery in Conneticut.” Connecticut Mag, August 2019.

This article discusses the Witness Stones Project which remembers enslaved individuals in Connecticut by placing a stone memorial in their honor. Stones have been placed all around Guilford, Madison and West Hartford, CT, and the organization has even tracked down descendants of people who were enslaved. 

The Atlantic Black Box Project

Researching & reckoning with New England's role in the global economy of enslavement

Based in New Jersey

Burney, Melanie. “Slave auction historical marker unveiled near Camden waterfront, where hundreds were brought and sold.” The Philadelphia Inquirer, 17 June, 2019. 

A cast-iron historical marker was unveiled in Camden, NJ, by the Delaware River, commemorating a spot where more than 800 enslaved people were said to have been sold. Other organizations shared information about Camden’s involvement in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. A ceremony was held that consisted of music, spirtiual blessings, poetry readings as well as speakers.