Dr Daina Ramey Berry
Gain deeper insights into Black history and resilience with Dr. Daina Ramey Berry, speaker, historian and acclaimed author.
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A specialist in gender, slavery, and Black women's history in the United States, Daina’s work includes the award-winning The Price for Their Pound of Flesh: The Value of the Enslaved, from Womb to Grave, in the Building of a Nation. This book earned the Phyllis Wheatley Award, the 2018 Best Book Prize from the Society for the History of the Early American Republic, and the 2018 Hamilton Book Prize. It was also a finalist for Yale University's Frederick Douglass Book Prize. A Black Women’s History of the United States won the 2021 Susan Koppelman Award, was a 2021 NAACP Finalist for Literary Non-Fiction, and received an honourable mention for the 2021 Darlene Clark Hine Book Award.
Daina is working on two new books: The Myths of Slavery (Beacon Press) and a biography of Anna Murray Douglass (Yale University Press). She frequently speaks, writes, and consults on topics such as slavery, emancipation, the Tulsa Massacre, Black women, reparations, and social studies education.
Daina completed her BA, MA, and PhD in African American Studies and U.S. History at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
In her keynote, Daina Ramey Berry aims to empower African American women and educate their allies on the resilience and community-building of Black women. By examining the history of Black womanhood from the first African women in America to contemporary figures, Berry highlights the unique strength of Black women in combating systemic racism and sexism. Her talk will explore diverse voices, from enslaved women and activists to artists and queer women, revealing the complex and rich narratives of Black women's lives. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the beauty, strength, and enduring spirit of Black women throughout U.S. history.
Dr. Daina Ramey Berry delves into the commodification of enslaved people in her groundbreaking work, The Price for Their Pound of Flesh. She explores the economic value assigned to slaves throughout their lives, from preconception to death, and reveals the lengths to which enslavers would go to maximize profits. Attendees will learn about the "ghost values" placed on deceased slaves, the domestic cadaver trade, and how enslaved people perceived their valuation. This speech offers a profound, humane perspective on the inhumane institution of slavery, reshaping our understanding of its impact on history and society.
This talk explores the history and significance of Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history marking the end of slavery. Learn about its origins, the events leading up to June 19, 1865, and cultural impact. Attendees will also learn about the struggles and triumphs of African Americans, the importance of this day in the fight for freedom and equality, and how Juneteenth is celebrated today.
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