Getting our Fair Share in an era of Sharecropping?

This week we continue our "... and the Truth Shall Make You Free" series by presenting more living history.  On our journey back through time, we take a closer look at one of the greatest business strategy, or ponzi scheme, known to mankind:  Systems of Sharecropping!  These business practices were prevalent throughout the southern United States.  Although sharecropping has defined start and end dates, the South knew and respected few boundaries; in many instances, these practices continued well into the 1970's.

Our presenters are Rosa Lee Smith (Mom) and Abraham Jenkins (Cousin Abe), and possibly a few other mystery guests. They speak from their experiences and their hearts. Feel their pain, touch their hope, and embrace their determination to endure and succeed. Ask questions and share your stories; we are all in this together.

These historical accounts are important because they demonstrate that even without wealth, or gainful employment, we made and still can make better behavioral choices.  In sum, as we fluctuate in our various states of lack-thereof, let's not self-destruct.  Instead, we must unite, pool our resources and learn to think collectively.

 This is Bones X, signing off; Check-Mate.

Photos:  National Humanties Center, 1862; Walker, Simon (WPA Slave Narratives); National Archives (Cotton Fields); Gillette, Bill (Natioal Archives 1972).