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Let It Burn

Last updated: May 21, 2025 6:40 pm
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The recent burning down of Nottoway Plantation has sparked a range of emotions, particularly within the Black community. The destruction of this historic antebellum mansion has been met with a sense of relief and catharsis, as it symbolizes the collapse of American mythology built on the lies of the past.

Nottoway Plantation, marketed as a resort and wedding venue, was not just a physical structure but a monument to a distorted version of history. Built on the backs of enslaved people, the plantation romanticized the past, glossing over the atrocities committed within its walls. It was a facade, a script carefully crafted to uphold a narrative that privileged beauty over truth.

This act of destruction comes at a time when Black history is being erased and silenced in various aspects of society. From banned books to censored lessons, the erasure of Black narratives is a deliberate effort to control the narrative and shape the future. The burning of Nottoway Plantation represents a disruption of this narrative control, a moment of defiance against the perpetuation of falsehoods.

The parallels between the plantation and Kara Walker’s “A Subtlety” installation at the Domino Sugar Factory highlight the insidious nature of systemic racism embedded in our culture. Just as the plantation lures visitors with its beauty while concealing its dark past, Walker’s installation revealed the underlying attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate racism and exploitation.

Architecture plays a significant role in perpetuating these narratives, as grand structures like plantations and galleries serve as stages for the performance of oppression. The destruction of Nottoway Plantation signifies a break in this cycle, a liberation from the constraints of history and a chance to rewrite the future.

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As we move forward from the ashes of Nottoway Plantation, we are faced with the question of what comes next. The fire has cleared the path for new beginnings, for a reimagining of our collective narrative. It is a call to action to build a future based on truth and justice, to support those who are laying the groundwork for a more equitable society.

The burning of Nottoway Plantation was not the end but the beginning of a new chapter. It is a reminder that from destruction can come creation, from ashes can rise something truer and more just. Let us seize this opportunity to build a future that reflects the realities of our past and paves the way for a more inclusive and honest society.

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