Climate Change Threatens Hidden History Of Black Cemeteries

The video explores the historical significance of black cemeteries in Washington DC and Alexandria, VA, highlighting the challenges of preservation due to funding and climate change. It discusses the efforts of Lisa Fager and Monica Sanders in preserving these sites and the legislative measures being taken to secure funding. The video emphasizes the importance of these cemeteries in connecting to African American history and the ongoing fight against climate change and development threats.

What historical role did the Mount Zion and Female Union Band Society Cemeteries play?

• They were part of the Underground Railroad.

• They were the first integrated cemeteries in the U.S.

• They were the burial sites for U.S. presidents.

• They were used as military training grounds.

What is a significant difference between the Mount Zion Cemetery and the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery?

• The Mount Zion Cemetery is better funded.

• The Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery is not affected by climate change.

• The Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery is still being discovered.

• The Mount Zion Cemetery is located in a rural area.

What is a major threat to the preservation of African American cemeteries in the southern U.S.?

• Urban development

• Climate change

• Lack of historical records

• Increased tourism

What legislative action is being taken to support the preservation of cemeteries built before 1948?

• A state law providing funding for cemetery preservation

• A Supreme Court ruling on cemetery ownership

• A federal law banning development on cemetery lands

• A local ordinance requiring cemetery maintenance

Why are these cemeteries considered critical components of connecting people to their ancestors?

• They are the largest cemeteries in the U.S.

• They hold significant cultural and ancestral information.

• They are the only cemeteries in the region.

• They contain detailed historical records.