The African Burial Ground in New York City

In 1991, archaeologists in lower Manhattan unearthed a stunning discovery. Buried for more than 200 years was a communal cemetery containing the remains of up to 20,000 people. Capturing the emotional tenor of the time, Frohne narrates the story of the African Burial Ground and the controversies surrounding urban commemoration. She analyses both its colonial and contemporary representations to illuminate the forgotten visual histories of a mostly enslaved population.