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Ellen's broom

2012
The broom hanging on the family's cabin wall is a special symbol of Ellen's parents' wedding during slave days, so she carries it to the courthouse when the marriage becomes legal.

Hope's gift

2012
A runaway slave during the Civil War, Hope's father returns after the Emancipation Proclamation as a member of the U.S. Colored Troops.

One million men and me

2007
Nia joins her father at the Million Man March in Washington, D.C., on October 16, 1995, and witnesses the day's beauty and the power for change that can be found within everybody.

Tea cakes for Tosh

2012
Tosh has spent many days in the kitchen with his grandmother, Honey, watching her bake cookies and listening to tales of their slave ancestors, so when Honey's memory starts to fail, Tosh is able to help with the cookies and more.

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