White proves that her transformative research and discovery is well worth the journey. 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. Discover God's peace now. She is the author of the book, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy. For four decades the acclaimed journalist and genealogy enthusiast researched her connection to Thomas Jefferson, to confirm its truth once and for all. How are we doing? She left the Times for Northwestern Universitys Medill School of Journalism, earning a Master of Science in Journalism. Our Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the history of the Executive Mansion as well as the stories of the people who lived and worked there. She says, I recognize Jefferson now as being a human being. She's a native Charlottean. Her American roots are in Virginia going back to the Jamestown settlement, and in Maryland. And my sister was a little girl when she first heard this from Aunt Peachie. White is related to both families. Its important to look at each other and to work through those differences and see ourselves as Americans and recognize the kinship. JESSUP WHITE: Oh, thank you so much, Michel. This was happening all over in plantations in the South. What are the dimensions of the White House? And so I don't work at reconciling who my white ancestors were and who my Black ancestors were. Why Movieland says you have to be 17 to attend a movie after 7:30 p.m. It was a privilege and an honor to speak with you. "I couldn't put together in my 13-year-old mind how a little Black kid growing up in Washington, D.C. could be related to the third . In her book, Reclamation, Gayle chronicles her journey to find her heritage, and more. The conversation focuses on Trumans unexpected ascension to the pr Has the White House ever been renovated or changed? Bakari Sellers, New York Times best-selling author ofMy Vanishing Country, In her quest to discover the truth behind her family's oral legend of its connection to Thomas Jefferson, Gayle Jessup White reveals the truth of our national history: that 'white' and 'black' are inextricably bound by blood and heritage. So were really happy to be here., Having finished this book, she feels whole, gratified and moved by what she called a remarkable journey., The most amazing part for me has been getting the story told. Monticello, once the home of Thomas Jefferson and 400 enslaved men, women and children, is a testament to America's legacy of freedom and slavery. They survived. CBN is a global ministry committed to preparing the nations of the world for the coming of Jesus Christ through mass media. 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. Gayle Jessup White is the Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer at Monticello, Thomas Jeffersons legendary estate. A Black descendent of Thomas Jefferson and employee at Monticello, author Gayle Jessup White examined the legacies of her ancestors and the current racial debates. Its an American story.. Gayle Jessup White had long heard the stories passed down from . Her family tree traces back to Thomas Jefferson, our third president. . In the book, she describes their horror upon driving down Monument Avenue and seeing its Confederate statues. 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. And so it's not as if people didn't know, they did back then. In 2014, Gayle was selected for the fellowship program at the international center for Jefferson studies. Gayle recounts, Well I was shocked. GAYLE JESSUP WHITE: I heard it from my oldest sister, who's about 20 years older than I am. For four decades, she researched familial connections to Jefferson, ultimately learning that she was not only a descendant of Jefferson on his fathers side but also the great-great-great-granddaughter of Peter Hemings, Sally Hemings brother. Join She was thirteen when her sister shared a bit of family lore regarding the main author of the Declaration of Independencethey were related. *This is a promotional service of HarperCollins She lives in Virginia. White, Monticellos first public relations and community engagement officer, joins us to discuss her book Reclamation, which chronicles her remarkable journey to understand and reclaim her heritage as a Jefferson descendant. The Making of Presidents' and First Ladies' Portraits. Our Sponsor: Monticello TOPIC FREQUENCY They were possessions. Along the way, she learned more about her connections to Jefferson and Hemings through research and DNA testing, with an assist from Lucia Cinder Stanton, the groundbreaking Monticello historian who has published several books on the history of slavery there. Gayle Jessup White is the first public relations and community engagement officer at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the nonprofit that owns and operates Monticello. Top Stories, 1073 North Benson Road She held on to that. Visit Author Central to update your books, profile picture, and biography. As a young woman in her native Washington gaining an increased awareness of race, being descended from Jefferson became a part of my identity. . Every family has its secrets and family lore, and often the inheritors of those stories can't separate fact from fiction. The Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office has decided to end its participation on a national television show, at least for now. MARTIN: That is Gayle Jessup White. Owning people is sinful. 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. 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. 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. A former award-winning television reporter and anchor, Gayle started her career at the New York Times. 10007, providing information about the products of HarperCollins and its affiliates. EPUB (l-r) Andrew M. Davenport and Gayle Jessup White. Thousands of Images covering the History of the White House, Official White House Ornaments, Books & More, White House History Live: Reclamation with Gayle Jessup White. Gayle Jessup White Author of "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy," to be released by HarperCollins November 2021 Gayle says, Im proud of my relatives who were enslaved because they were up against so much. Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University, Tags: Time: 8 p.m. A woman is diagnosed with cancer and its spreading quickly. Essence, "One of November's Eagerly Anticipated Reads" Ms. magazine, Gayle Jessup Whites multilayered autobiography . What are some unusual animals that have lived in and around the White House? Please subscribe to keep reading. Her international lineage is principally Nigerian and British. For 20. Hardcover Thousands of Images covering the History of the White House, Official White House Ornaments, Books & More. Kirkus Reviews, "19 Books We Can't Wait to Curl Up with This Fall!" there. It would behoove all of us to be as curious about our heritage as White. "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. How do you think about that? Did any presidents live elsewhere during their administrations? Why do you think that was, that there's something about it that stuck with you? This Open VISIONS Forum is generously sponsored by TV Eyes, the Artisan, Moffly Media, Delamar Southport, and Delamar Spa. Tuesday. She has written and spoken extensively about her work at Monticello, the legacies of slavery, and her familys contributions to American history. If anything, Reclamation demonstrates how illusory and yes, paradoxical American identity can be. 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. Danielle Thompson - 700 Club Producer. Audrey Edwards, author of American Runaway: Black and Free in Paris in the Trump Years, "Thanks to Gayle Jessup White who sometimes feels 'battle scarred after another day spent fighting for equal recognitionof Black Historythat for many is an afterthought.' Jefferson was 6'2", had red hair and freckles. privacypolicy@harpercollins.com. 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. A combination memoir, genealogy, and history by Gayle Jessup White reads fast as fiction unless you take time to absorb the impact slavery and family secrets have on American families, black or white. Gayle Jessup White began her career at The New York Times and was an award-winning TV reporter before becoming Monticello's first community engagement officer in 2016. 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.. What are some unusual animals that have lived in and around the White House? That history is deeply personal to Gayle Jessup White. You can cancel at any time. ADRIAN FLORIDO,. Whites relentless pursuit of her family lore led her to a fellowship at the International Center for Jefferson Studies and, ultimately, as Monticellos first community engagement officer. though others did not. It behooves us all to know that history. How had she heard this? And then, of course, these stories were reported back when Jefferson was president back in 1801. Gayle Jessup White is the Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's legendary estate. They were kin, with one family owning the other. She is not only a direct Jefferson descendant, but is related to two well-documented families enslaved at Monticello - the Hemingses and the Hubbards. MARTIN: I want to mention that you are now working at Monticello, which must be a kind of a head-snapping experience. Are you an author? Gayle Jessup White's multilayered autobiography, Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy, is divided into three parts.The first, most directly autobiographical part of Reclamation offers a fascinating look at Black life in a prosperous neighborhood in Washington, D.C., during the 1960s and '70sa neighborhood that has . Aunt Peachie was given to old wives tales, but the one thing that my sister believed that she said repeatedly was that you're descended from Thomas Jefferson, she would say. Gayle Jessup White is the first public relations and community engagement officer at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the nonprofit that owns and operates Monticello. White, a Henrico County resident, and the public relations and community engagement officer at Monticello, describes her four-decade effort to reclaim her family heritage in her recently released book, Reclamation., Or as she wrote: It was always my goal to uncover my roots, to understand my familys place in American history, and to restore them to the nations narrative. 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. In a real-life version of Roots,GayleJessupWhites compelling exploration of her family ties to Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings family demonstrates that Americas complex racial history is written in our DNA. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. "Reclamationis a quintessential American story that should be required reading for anyone who doesn't understand the true contributions of African-Americans to this nation and how vital our presence was and remains to the core principles of democracy and freedom." From First Lady Dolley Madison's sister Lucy Payne Washington's wedding in 1812 to the nuptials of President Joseph Biden and First A State Dinner honoring a visiting head of government or reigning monarch is one of the grandest and most glamorous On January 20, 1969, Richard Nixon was inaugurated as the thirty-seventh president of the United States. EPUB So the point here is to acknowledge that these families were entangled. REQUESTS, https://d2wawpwx3aybf6.cloudfront.net/hc-audio/9780063028685.mp3, privacy I feel that the ancestors pulled me out of my hometown, my beloved hometown, Washington, D.C., to come to Richmond Virginia, which is just 70 miles from Charlottesville, so that I could become a vehicle for them, so that I could express as well as I possibly could what they were not able to. Gayle taught journalism at VCU and created training programs for at-risk young adults. And Richmond has evolved in the past decade or so. (203) 254-4000. And the whole room went into shock, she said. Her discoveries there opened a window into who her ancestors were: overcomers who helped build America while being oppressed by slavery. In so doing, she 'reclaims' our common humanity and gives new meaning to 'one nation, indivisible.'" It is my right and the right of every descendant of enslaved people to claim their stake in America.. 1 ranking in country. I didnt have an epiphany. But after years of detective work, aided by advances in DNA technology, she was finally able to piece together her family's past. What was the breakthrough in public acceptance of the fact that Thomas Jefferson - and now we're finding out that any number of Founding Fathers also had Black families. Gayle Jessup White is a communications consultant, writer, and realtor. Digital Audiobook Unabridged Whites story is singular, yet somehow pervasive the most honest of American narratives. Copyright 2023 HarperCollins Publishers. Trade PB. They were tough. And my grandmother was from Charlottesville. The kitchen where Peter worked came to be one of Gayles favorite rooms at Monticello. John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. [supadu_silverpop isbn="9780063028678" authorid="52063" referenceid="52063" authorname="Gayle Jessup White" id="5" title="Author tab Form"]. Booklist, "Jessup White tells a story that will be meaningful to many readers. ALBEMARLE Gayle Jessup White spent four decades of her life exploring her connection to Thomas Jefferson, a passion born out of her family's oral history that they were his direct. And I've made those connections. She began at the Foundation in 2014 as a Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies fellow, combing through old letters, documents, and records for clues to her familys past. Gayles son, Charles, lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he attended school. Jefferson kept copious notes, so that's how we know that. Get more than a Sunday sermon. Her 30-year career includes pubic relations, news reporting and anchoring, and public speaking. He was a flawed human being who made some horrible decisions,sinful decisions. Accuracy and availability may vary. For Gayle Jessup White, landing the job of Public Relations and Community Engagement Officer at Thomas Jefferson's historic home, Monticello, was more than . Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 White House History Live. Doing so, will help contribute to a better Americaand, yes, a better world for all who live in it." And that's why I wrote this book. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. 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. See her moment of surrender, and the miracle of life. And they were the only Blacks there. Can God change your life? But Richmonds proximity to Monticello was fortuitous. They were the guests of honor. Little pieces were coming together, but not enough for me to understand how we could have been descended. Its a contradiction that courses through Whites bloodstream and inhabits her DNA as a descendant of both Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, the enslaved Black woman with whom he had at least six children. She and her husband, retired Time Magazine columnist Jack White Jr have a blended family of four sons, one daughter, and seven granddaughters. A former award-winning television reporter and anchor, Jessup White started her career at the New York Times. That's why I'm at Monticello. And that's the story I heard my sister share with my dad when I was a 13-year-old girl growing up in Washington, D.C. MICHEL MARTIN, BYLINE: So you had no knowledge of this until she brought it - how did she know about this? I didn't know her. Facebook Live series, White House History Live, delves into the history of the And she heard it from her over and over and over again for the 20 years she lived with our family. View the profiles of people named Gayle Jessup White. We are the sum total of our backgrounds of our ancestors, and I didn't know who mine were. With tax cuts unresolved, his session wins included movement on workforce development and his losses included the 15-week abortion bill. After she was named a Jefferson Studies Fellow, Jessup White discovered her family lore was correct. We are continuously working to improve the accessibility of our web experience for everyone, and we welcome feedback and accommodation requests. But finding records of enslaved people from the 1700s wouldnt be so easy. Because my story is their story, too.. Gayle Jessup White is the author of the upcoming book, "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy.". What makes the Justices so elite? If you wish to report an issue or seek an accommodation, please let us know. So Jefferson represents the full complexity of this country and how it was founded. Living the Christian life is a journey. A Washington, DC native, Gayle and her family moved to Richmond in 2006. The Making of Presidents' and First Ladies' Portraits. God made it possible for you to know. In 1993, the Getting Word oral history project at Jeffersons Monticello plantation began identifying descendants and recording their oral histories. Join us in learning more about White House History right from your own home. We have the documentary evidence because every time Jefferson returned home from being in Washington during his administration as president, Sally Hemings would have a baby nine months later. For decades, she'd been a domestic for a wealthy white family, the McKnews, in Washington, D.C., until she suffered a crippling stroke. 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. Two people were injured in a crash involving one of the most iconic vehicles in television history, Missouri officials say. JESSUP WHITE: I had some facts before me. You may unsubscribe from these email And so we had the DNA evidence. She writes about it in a new book titled "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, And A Descendant's Search For Her Family's Lasting Legacy." The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. Jessup White had long heard the stories passed down from her fathers family, MARTIN: Why do you think it is that you - there was a part of you that always believed it and just had faith in it. I needed to know that to feel whole. Yet that wasn't good enough for Gayle Jessup White. Next Write this story. . Gayle taught journalism at VCU and created training programs for at-risk young adults. Details. She's written and spoken extensively about her work at Monticello. Location: The Regina A. JESSUP WHITE: Frankly, I think it was DNA evidence. She says, For many years I assumed I was descended from Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. They were treated as possessions. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. I mean, the fact that your ancestors owned and in many ways mistreated horribly some of your other ancestors, and that contradiction lives in you. An insatiable desire to learn her familys story landed Gayle Jessup White at Monticello, a place she describes as the epicenter of the American paradox.. Facebook gives people the. JESSUP WHITE: Well, I feel that I was actually called to do this work. Hemings, Sally Hemings brother. White discovered she is the great-great-great-granddaughter of Peter Hemings, Sally Hemings brother. If you have any questions, please review our privacy About the Author 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 . And she starts by explaining how she first learned about this possible connection. Share your prayer requests, receive prayer and pray for others! The trademarks MLS, Multiple Listing Service and the associated logos are owned by CREA and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. That's my job. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). He is currently a research assistant with the Georgetown Slavery Archive. Jefferson, ultimately learning that she was not only a descendant of Jefferson 90.3 Hickory 106.1 Laurinburg, PublishedNovember 10, 2021 at 9:00 AM EST. Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years. By But what I am committed to doing is to raise the visibility of those people who didn't have a voice. It was just enough information out there to keep me aware of the possibility. When an ultrasound reveals no movement and barely a heartbeat, they fear for their babys life. "Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.". that they were direct descendants of Thomas Jeffersonlore she firmly believed, CBN's ministry is made possible by the support of our CBN Partners. She is currently the Foundations public relations & community engagement officer. America has been undergoing a great reconciliation in which the sins of our past are being brought into the light. Get to know others seeking Gods guidance and wisdom for life. JESSUP WHITE: Well, it really is representative of who we are as Americans and how we've at times mistreated each other. Time. Used under license. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. We are reconsidering how we remember the institution of slavery, and that includes the historical figures from that period. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Gayle Jessup White has American history running through her veins. And my sister, who's a very elegant woman, was at a dinner party with her husband. What are the dimensions of the White House? 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. Get daily or weekly highlights from The 700 Club delivered to your inbox. . As she walks the grounds of Monticello, Gayle Jessup White tells the story of those who once lived there - the enslaver, Thomas Jefferson, who enslaved more than 600 people, and the enslaved families he forced to work there. Send a prayer request now, or call 18007007000. This For Gayle Jessup White, landing the job of Public Relations and Community Engagement Officer at Thomas Jeffersons historic home, Monticello, was more than a chance to share her passion for American history. Gayle Jessup White will be in Charlotte to speak at the Mecklenburg Chapter Sons of the American Revolution on Nov. 11. Gayle explains, I'm actually descended from her brother, Peter Hemings, who was a cook at Monticello. See why she chooses life based on an impossible promise A troubled pregnancy tests the faith of one couple. And it's important to note as well that we know what happened at Monticello, but it wasn't unusual. Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. And she announced that we're descended from Thomas Jefferson. as a Jefferson descendant. Gayle Jessup White tells the fascinating story in her new book, "Reclamation: Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant's Search for Her Family's Lasting Legacy.". Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. See where she turns for help on todays 700 Club. She says, We are one people. event will be live streamed on the White House Historical Association's Oral history matters because for many Black people that's all we have, Gayle explains. ortraits by Rembrandt Peale, left, and. Copyright 2021 NPR. Gayle spent several years as a TV news reporter and anchor before becoming a public television producer and show host at her undergraduate alma mater, Howard. 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