Gayle Jessup White began her career at The New York Times and was an award-winning TV reporter before becoming Monticellos first community engagement officer in 2016. Did any presidents live elsewhere during their administrations? . Gayle Jessup White is a communications consultant, writer, and realtor. Gayle Jessup White, author of Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy. She is the public relations and community engagement officer at Monticello. [Her feats] required superhuman persistence. BookPage. Her American roots are in Virginia going back to the Jamestown settlement, and in Maryland. Get daily or weekly highlights from The 700 Club delivered to your inbox. My dad was 6'2", had red hair and freckles. He is currently a research assistant with the Georgetown Slavery Archive. "Shes a totally charming and frank memoirist, and I loved her candid, sometimes difficult to read story,"--Rumaan Alam, author of Leave the World Behind on the Best December 2021 Books Today Show. communications I don't apologize for my - the behavior of my ancestors. A former award-winning television reporter and anchor, Jessup White started her career at the New York Times. Gayle Jessup White talks with Karen about her book, "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy.. In her book, Reclamation, Gayle chronicles her journey to find her heritage, and more. policy or email us at Gayle would spend years following clues, tracing her family tree, and scouring historical records. She grew up hearing the lore that her family is descended from our countrys third president, Thomas Jefferson. BISAC1 : BISAC2 : BISAC3 : DESK & EXAM It was four generations of the Jefferson and Hemings families. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. [a] timely, relevant, and important book." For generations, historians and the American public alike ignored the stories of descendants of the Founding Fathers enslaved families. It is my right and the right of every descendant of enslaved people to claim their stake in America.. She has written and spoken extensively about her work at Monticello, the legacies of slavery, and her familys contributions to American history. Her curiosity about how her Black family could be related to Jefferson drove her to study her familys genealogy. But Richmonds proximity to Monticello was fortuitous. Fairfield Universitys Open VISIONS Forum (OVF) will host a compelling and timely discussion on racism, politics, power, and slavery at the Quick Center on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 8 p.m. Her American roots are in Virginia going back to the Jamestown settlement, and in Maryland. If you wish to report an issue or seek an accommodation, please let us know. Sponsor: Monticello TOPIC FREQUENCY After a 25-year career in communications, Gayle seized the opportunity to pursue her passion, history, beginning as an educator at Richmonds Valentine Museum, and ultimately landing a position at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the non-profit organization that owns and operates Monticello, her ancestral home. See why she chooses life based on an impossible promise A troubled pregnancy tests the faith of one couple. Can God change your life? As people say, it is what it is. The findings: Jeffersons great-great-grandson, Moncure Robinson Taylor, was Whites great-grandfather through a relationship with his familys domestic servant, Whites great-grandmother Rachel Robinson. A Black descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings family explores Americas racial reckoning through the prism of her ancestorsboth the enslaver and the enslaved.Gayle Jessup White had long heard the stories passed down from her fathers family, that they were direct descendants of Thomas Jeffersonlore she firmly believed, though others did not. Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years. Those of us who are not black can never fully experience the impact of systemic racism. How do you think about that? It was just enough information out there to keep me aware of the possibility. I found not just the history, but I found my family. That's my job. Visit Author Central to update your books, profile picture, and biography. Two years later, she joined the staff as Community Engagement Officer, becoming a principal spokesperson and the first descendant of Jefferson and the families he enslaved to work for the Foundation. She's written and spoken extensively about her work at Monticello. REQUESTS, https://d2wawpwx3aybf6.cloudfront.net/hc-audio/9780063028685.mp3, privacy Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, 442-H New York Standard Operating Procedures. In a 2018 article for Smithsonian magazine, Davenport wrote, The research that has come out of the 25 years of Getting Words existence has in many ways been the invisible hand behind the visitor experience at Monticello where about 400 enslaved laborers worked at one point in their lives.. A Washington, DC native, Gayle and her family moved to Richmond in 2006. But what I am committed to doing is to raise the visibility of those people who didn't have a voice. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. It was in 2016 that Gayle came on-staff at Monticello, educating the public about the legacy the good and the bad of one of Americas Founding Fathers. Skip to main content. Indeed, it is a homecoming for us all. Cheryl Wills, Emmy Award-winning journalist and author ofThe Emancipation of Grandpa Sandy Wills, "From a girl of Black middle-class privilege to a politically charged race woman driven to unearth the truth of her ancestry, Gayle Jessup White takes us on a journey of self-discovery. Facebook gives people the. White, Monticellos first public relations and But after years of detective work, aided by advances in DNA technology, she was finally able to piece together her family's past. Her discoveries there opened a window into who her ancestors were: overcomers who helped build America while being oppressed by slavery. This Open VISIONS Forum is generously sponsored by TV Eyes, the Artisan, Moffly Media, Delamar Southport, and Delamar Spa. Gayle taught journalism at VCU and created training programs for at-risk young adults. helps rewrite the estate's well-known narrative to include the hundreds of enslaved people who worked for Jefferson. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). She is the author of the book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendants Search for Her Familys Lasting Legacy. Getting Word has significantly changed the interpretation of African-American life during enslavement under Thomas Jefferson. So there was no way that I could have pieces to the puzzle such as I did not and pursue it, not to want to put it together. event will be live streamed on the White House Historical Association's Gayle So Jefferson represents the full complexity of this country and how it was founded. Find out how she changed paths. Please switch to a supported browser or download one of our Mobile Apps. Our Gayle Jessup White is a third generation Washingtonian whose lineage extends as far back as the indigenous people who inhabited the Chesapeake area before the arrival of Europeans. For more information or to reserve your seat, visit www.quickcenter.com or call the Box Office at 203-254-4010, or toll free at 1-877-ARTS-396. For four decades, she researched familial connections to A graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio, he received a masters degree in American Studies from Fairfield University and is currently pursing his doctorate in U.S. history at Georgetown University. Time. She attended the citys private and public schools and attended Howard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. As she desperately prays for healing, hear the message she receives from God on todays A woman receives an answer to a prayer she never wanted to pray. On the other hand he gave us those soaring words that I amend to say All humans are created equal that have served as inspiration for hundreds of years now, for people to fight for their freedom and liberty, and justice for all. It started when she was a young girl growing up in 1970s Washington D.C. At the time Jefferson was my favorite president because he'd written the Declaration, and I believed and still believe in the principles put forth in that document, says Gayle. Leslie Greene Bowman, president of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, lauded White and Reclamation during a Nov. 16 book launch event at Monticello. JESSUP WHITE: Oh, thank you so much, Michel. And so I don't work at reconciling who my white ancestors were and who my Black ancestors were. And that's how Janice (ph) learned of this story. You could only hear the silver touching the china. Gayle Jessup White, descendant of Thomas Jefferson, searches for her family's legacy By Erin Keever Published November 10, 2021 at 9:00 AM EST Listen 49:25 Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 America. Gayle Jessup White of Henrico County, a descendant of the Jefferson and Hemings families, and the PR and community engagement officer at Monticello, stands on Mulberry Row, the home's main. 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Copyright 2021 NPR. In 1993, the Getting Word oral history project at Jeffersons Monticello plantation began identifying descendants and recording their oral histories. She is currently the Foundations public relations & community engagement officer. The kitchen where Peter worked came to be one of Gayles favorite rooms at Monticello. It is my heartfelt wish that when people finish this story, they understand better the contribution of our ancestors, our enslaved ancestors and those that followed them their endurance, their strength, their character and their resilience. Executive Mansion as well as the stories of the people who lived and worked She held on to that. White is related to both families. They were able to pass down character, dignity, strength, humanity, love, joy, pain, resilience, to their descendants. Gayle Jessup White is the first public relations and community engagement officer at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the nonprofit that owns and operates Monticello. Are you an author? Please check your information and try again or call us at 1-800-759-0700. Gayle Jessup White, a five-times great-granddaughter of Jefferson and four-times great niece to Hemings, Jefferson's slave, will speak during a dinner sponsored by the Mecklenburg Chapter Sons of the American Revolution at the Hilton Charlotte Executive Park Hotel, 5624 Westpark Drive off I-77. There are times when her honest accounting of her experience has taught us about our blind spots, she said of White. They weren't even considered human beings. I didnt have an epiphany. Zillow (Canada), Inc. holds real estate brokerage licenses in multiple provinces. 442-H New York Standard Operating Procedures New York Fair Housing NoticeTREC: Information about brokerage services, Consumer protection noticeCalifornia DRE #1522444Contact Zillow, Inc. Publishers, 195 Broadway, New York, NY Through her account, the author fleshes out many of the genealogical questions concerning Jefferson that have emerged in recent decades." With tax cuts unresolved, his session wins included movement on workforce development and his losses included the 15-week abortion bill. If you have an immediate prayer need, please call our 24-hour prayer line at 800-700-7000. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. It ended up being a good fit for us. The Making of Presidents' and First Ladies' Portraits. Gayle Jessup White is the Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's legendary estate. And my grandmother was from Charlottesville. Gayle Jessup White is a third generation Washingtonian whose lineage extends as far back as the indigenous people who inhabited the Chesapeake area before the arrival of Europeans. You can cancel at any time. Booklist, "Jessup White tells a story that will be meaningful to many readers. I needed to know that to feel whole. A former award-winning television reporter and anchor, Jessup White started her career at the New York Times. White and Davenports illustrated presentation will deepen our understanding of U.S. history, and will serve as a model for all those curious and courageous enough to examine their own personal histories. A womans search for love leads to a string of bad relationships and drug addiction. Discover God's peace now. Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University, Tags: She is also a member of the Council of Historic Richmond, and the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society. Download the free myCBN app. community engagement officer, will join us to discuss her book Reclamation, Hardcover CBN is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media. Top Stories, 1073 North Benson Road 5:30pm. Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the history of the Join Facebook to connect with Gayle Jessup White and others you may know. JESSUP WHITE: I had some facts before me. EPUB And Sallie Hemmans Whites great-great-grandmother was the daughter of Peter Hemings, an older brother of Sally Hemings. Kirkus Reviews, "19 Books We Can't Wait to Curl Up with This Fall!" The biggest clues came from stories passed down through her father and his family. CONNECT: I didn't know her. For decades, she'd been a domestic for a wealthy white family, the McKnews, in Washington, D.C., until she suffered a crippling stroke. from I just felt the energy and the urgency from our ancestors to tell this story, White said during a recent interview as she headed to Washington for an appearance on CNN. CBN's ministry is made possible by the support of our CBN Partners. God made it possible for you to know. 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