I wanted to put you all onto a great, black-owned retailer of fine African-American-themed gifts. 1865co.com. 1865Co carries unique gifts for African Americans, many of which are designed in the spirit of the year of our Emancipation. When my son was born, I bought my wife the “Mother and Child Cameo Pendant.” She loved it (and I scored major points). Here are some words of wisdom from the founder, Patrice Davenport:
“I guess I started 1865 Co. because as time goes on, it appears African Americans let our beautiful and profound history move further and further from shore of our collective psyches like so much driftwood. We have tried to escape from everything black willingly sacrificing the community ties that got us through and catalized some
of the most important movements in American history. I believe if we made a concious decision to plug into our past (in our own words and interpretation), as so many other minorities can and have, we would become whole people, proud of our amazing accomplishments and profound contribution to this country and the world. It’s not
something to be swept under the rug as these were the efforts that pushed and even dragged America kicking and screaming closer to the reality of its founding ideals. Some people are beginning to make the connection thank goodness.”
TheStateOf. . .1865co.com This is a great site.
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