Background for the EMSW Project Community Consultations In April 1994, human bones and artifacts from the 19th century were discovered in an abandoned well uncovered during construction on Virginia Commonwealth University’s MCV Campus. The well’s contents are believed to have been discarded in the 1800s by medical staff.
These humans, mainly of African descent, were not shown the respect they were due, neither in life nor in death. The university is committed to moving forward in a manner reflecting the dignity that should be accorded these individuals and has created the East Marshall Street Well Project to facilitate a process with the community that ensures the remains receive appropriate study, memorialization and reburial. Project Website: www.emsw.vcu.edu
Three previous sessions have already taken place on April 18th, May 2nd, and May 16th. The last Small Group Consultation Date is May 30th
Session – 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Gymnasium, 1000 Mosby Street, Richmond, VA 23223
We also NEED VOLUNTEERS…. Here is the link to sign up. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13p5e1K1jBKeUm0gKwm2E2MYd2I1xq4RG6o4UOaFLld0/viewform?usp=send_form
Any Questions call:
Gwen Whiting – 703.801.5198 or [email protected]
or
Brandon Mayo – 804.267.0740 or [email protected]
These humans, mainly of African descent, were not shown the respect they were due, neither in life nor in death. The university is committed to moving forward in a manner reflecting the dignity that should be accorded these individuals and has created the East Marshall Street Well Project to facilitate a process with the community that ensures the remains receive appropriate study, memorialization and reburial. Project Website: www.emsw.vcu.edu
Three previous sessions have already taken place on April 18th, May 2nd, and May 16th. The last Small Group Consultation Date is May 30th
Session – 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Gymnasium, 1000 Mosby Street, Richmond, VA 23223
We also NEED VOLUNTEERS…. Here is the link to sign up. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13p5e1K1jBKeUm0gKwm2E2MYd2I1xq4RG6o4UOaFLld0/viewform?usp=send_form
Any Questions call:
Gwen Whiting – 703.801.5198 or [email protected]
or
Brandon Mayo – 804.267.0740 or [email protected]