Who Should Own Photos of Slaves? The Descendants, not Harvard, a Lawsuit Says

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Mass. Supreme Court is hearing the case this week.

I wonder why they stated "purported?" Words/definitions are very important -- Gus T. Renegade - The C.O.W.S. Podcast

appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so; alleged.​

It's genealogical evidence that proves she is a descendant of Renty, an African-born slave who labored on a South Carolina plantation.

I am happy she is not giving up -- and I will be praying for her.

 

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I wonder why they stated "purported?" Words/definitions are very important -- Gus T. Renegade - The C.O.W.S. Podcast

appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so; alleged.​

It's genealogical evidence that proves she is a descendant of Renty, an African-born slave who labored on a South Carolina plantation.

I am happy she is not giving up -- and I will be praying for her.

Washington Post is definitely on some bullshyt with that opening sentence.

The board has bugs making it difficult to post articles. That tweet link was the most recent update and interview with Ms. Lanier.

She's an incredibly strong woman. I hope the final resolution of this story ends in her favor.

 

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Watched some of the hearing, was about to post the full vid. Just saw that Ms. Lanier posted 2 of the 3 parts

Lanier v. President and Fellows of Harvard College

Docket: SJC-13138
Argued: 2021-11-01
Summary: Property Law-- Whether the plaintiff has a property interest in, and may recover photographic images of, her enslaved ancestors that are in possession of the defendant

Benjamin Crump's oral argument








and the argument made by Harvard's attorney

 

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I am still smiling over this news right here!

I really hope MORE descendents track down their ancestors and do the same - and establish precedents over the rights of their ancestors photos. They are being used for book covers, collections, campaigns - it's only right they be paid.