Unmarked Graves, Living Descendants

A Juneteenth gathering at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bowie, Maryland, honored the enslaved people buried on land once worked by Jesuit priests, with archaeologists recently uncovering hundreds of unmarked graves believed to belong to those who labored at the White Marsh plantation. Descendants and historians, including Kevin Porter and Robin Proudie, are racing to identify the buried and connect their stories to living families, aiming to transform the site into a memorial of truth and remembrance. The event featured educational activities, performances, and genealogy workshops, all designed to ensure these forgotten lives are never erased — a deeply personal mission to honor ancestors whose names were nearly lost to time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/edef172546129d72