African Town Quotes

“Call me Cudjo." It's a strong name that means "born on Monday." Doesn't change who I am in de insde. I will always be Kossola, no matter what de white men call me.”
― Charles waters, African Town

“If I know one thing to be true: When in doubt, ask people about themselves, and they’ll never shut up.”
― Irene Latham, African Town

“We are aware that some may question whether this was our story to tell, as neither of us has direct ties toAfrican Town. Our feeling is that it should not fall solely on the shoulders of the victims and descendants to tell an story. We need to work together and include multiple perspectives to "get it right." We connected with this story on the most human of levels and have done our best to represent as many sides as possible in our narrative. The story of Kossola and his shipmates is one of heartbreak and joy, anger and faith.”
― Irene Latham, African Town

“when i think of captain timothy and captain foster/ i think of men using their whiteness to build wealth on the backs of black people when i think of the elders of african town/ i see people who came to this country with nothing you all created a community that will be around long after your spirits leave Alabama”
― Irene Latham, African Town

“We want magic. A miracle. We want justice.”
― Irene Latham, African Town

“Sure as the sun climbs out of the ocean each morning, the South will rise again.”
― Irene Latham, African Town

“She strokes my forehead and cheeks. “You will be okay, sister. You will be okay.” The world may not need me, but Kêhounco does.”
― Irene Latham, African Town

“And you know, despite chains and fetters, I do rest. Because Kupollee lets me lean against him— a bit of softness in a hard, dark place.”
― Irene Latham, African Town

“Our spirits connect us regardless of these white men trying to beat down our greatness.”
― Irene Latham, African Town

“It’s true de ocean doesn’t stop being de ocean, and even locked up, we don’t stop being people.”
― Irene Latham, African Town