All That She Carried

In "All That She Carried," historian Tiya Miles explores the powerful legacy of a cotton bag passed through three generations of Black women, starting with an enslaved mother, Rose, in 1850s South Carolina. As she examines the challenges of slavery and the struggle for freedom, Miles intricately weaves together familial bonds, creativity, and resourcefulness, highlighting the overlooked narratives of those relegated to the margins of history. This award-winning work is a testament to resilience and a call to honor and recount the stories of Black women through time.