The photographs are haunting.
Images of shackles and bondage force the viewer to face the reality of the people held by the chains. The reality that theirs was a brutal existence and it happened not that long ago.
Michael Doub says that seeing the chains and shackles in person have an even more profound impact. Doub has amassed one of the largest privately held collections of historical slave artifacts in the country. He appears on Smart Talk on Wednesday to share how the collection developed over 30 years and why he believes there is a “danger in forgetting.”
Michael Doub appears on Smart Talk on February 19, 2020.
Alexandra Stein
Michael Doub appears on Smart Talk on February 19, 2020.
Slavery relics from Michael and Ruby Doub’s collection.
Also, Puerto Rico experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on January 7th. More than a month later the island is still experiencing aftershocks and experts say they could persist for many years.
This is a frightening prospect for the fragile Island that also took a direct hit from Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Joining Smart Talk to offer an on-the-ground assessment of earthquake recovery efforts is Delma Rivera-Lytle, of York, Pa. Rivera is a member of the Governor’s Commission on Latino Affairs. Dr. Louisa Rodgriguez, Resource and Volunteer Services Director of Puerto Rico Rises, a nonprofit organization, appears on Smart Talk to continue the discussion.
Delma Rivera-Lytle appears on Smart Talk on February 19, 2020. Photo submitted by Rivera-Lytle.
Delma Rivera-Lytle appears on Smart Talk on February 19, 2020. Photo submitted by Rivera-Lytle.
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