Throughout my studies and the distant places they take me, I always look down to find myself tangled in the roots of the south, in particular, the southern identity; our cuisine, art, and institutions (things I have been largely oblivious to) have resonated with me very recently, and in order to enjoy what comforts we appreciate today, I have found it ever more important to follow these roots deep in to soil. In many cases, South Carolina’s sordid history is an inescapable attribute, and we owe recognition to those unjustly persecuted and abused so we may better understand the present and equip ourselves for the future. After I learned about the COPLAC program, this opportunity was alluring because it would allow me to explore these topics. Savannah and I want to investigate if the Savannah River Site effected migration during construction and how, if this follows, the region was impacted.
There is a lot of work ahead of us, but we already have three contacts we are planning on speaking with to get started.
That’s great you already have a region to concentrate on and some interviewees to speak to. Is there a certain migrant group that is more prevalent in your area?
Fantastic news that you already have contacts and plans to speak to people in your community. I’m looking forward to learning more about that area of South Carolina.