Advertisement
Click here for General Assembly coverage

Reflections on belonging and a painful symbol of American slavery: Stepping stones

As he walks through the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Master of Divinity student Tatum Miller considers what it means to belong.

Photo by Chuck Givens on Unsplash

What does it mean to truly belong?

I asked myself that question as I stood at the base of a preserved auction block in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

I remember that day almost perfectly. Despite a chilly 55 degrees, Washington, D.C., was bustling, although the bustling had a certain stillness to it. Walking to the museum was a joyful experience due to the beautiful scenery. As I got closer, I could see the...

The rest of this article is for paid subscribers only.

To continue reading please:

Login or Subscribe

LATEST STORIES

Advertisement