Black graves are being moved to make way for an industrial park, drawing a mix of emotions

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Black Graves Being Moved From Old Plantation Grounds for Industrial Park

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Hundreds of Black graves to be moved from former Virginia plantation to make way for industrial park

DANVILLE — A decision to move the remains of hundreds of African American tenant farmers from a former Virginia tobacco plantation to a dedicated burial ground has elicited a range of emotions among the sharecroppers’ descendants. Some worry about the implications of disturbing the graves of people who were exploited and enslaved. Others hope the remains can be identified and reburied with more respect than they were afforded in life. The mostly…

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Correction: Virginia-Moving Graves story

In a story published March 1, 2025, about graves being moved in Virginia, The Associated Press misspelled the name of Virginia's Department of Historic Resources.

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Families Demand Relocation of Remains from Damaged Cemetery

DURBAN – Families whose loved ones’ graves were severely damaged by the recent floods in Durban are now demanding that their remains be relocated from Wentworth Cemetery. This request comes after repeated and significant damage caused by the floods, with many families already struggling with similar challenges since the devastating floods of 2022. The ongoing damage to the graves has left these families in a constant state of distress, leading t…

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Twin Sisters Buy Plantations to Reclaim Their Heritage - Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien

Identical twin sisters Jo and Joy Banner are Louisiana natives with deep family roots dating back to slavery. They grew up in an area along the Mississippi River known as “Cancer Alley.” It was once spotted with plantations, but now it’s home to nearly 200 petrochemical plants. Through their organization, the Descendants Project, the sisters are buying old plantations and turning them into museums and cultural sites. It’s part of a two-fold miss…

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Relocation of Black Graves for Industrial Park Sparks Strong Emotions

DANVILLE, Va. — The decision to relocate the remains of hundreds of African American tenant farmers from a historical tobacco plantation in Virginia to a designated burial ground has stirred diverse reactions among the descendants of these sharecroppers. While some descendants fear the repercussions of disturbing the graves of their exploited ancestors, others express hope that the remains can finally be honored and buried with dignity. The rema…