Tag: Plantation

Do I Live on a Former Slave Plantation?

The other day, I went on a field trip to look at a local former slave plantation. I ran across information about the Bulow Plantation, a former sugar plantation that has been converted into a state park. I've lived in Flagler County in Florida for nearly three years now and had never heard ...

Why Did I Have No Problem with “Plantation Mint”?

This morning, as I sometimes do, I had tea with breakfast, flipping on the electric stove in my apartment to start a kettle boiling. The distance from the stove to the cupboard was short, yet in that walk back I noticed the packet I had chosen — the brand of mint tea I had been buying and brew...

Why Did I Have No Problem with “Plantation Mint”?

This morning, as I sometimes do, I had tea with breakfast, flipping on the electric stove in my apartment to start a kettle boiling. The distance from the stove to the cupboard was short, yet in that walk back I noticed the packet I had chosen — the brand of mint tea I had been buying and brew...

Is Black Ownership Our Only Hope in Stopping Plantation Weddings?

There’s nothing romantic about a plantation wedding when you consider the brutal mistreatment of enslaved people forced to live and work there. Sure, the South has its natural charms. Mighty pecan, magnolia, and oak trees with branches stretching out to reach one another, bayous, lakes, rivers...

Who Installs UPVC/Composite Plantation Shutters in Rotherham?

Who Installs UPVC/Composite Plantation Shutters in Rotherham?Across Rotherham and the wider South Yorkshire area, plantation shutters are becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to upgrade from traditional curtains or blinds. They offer a combination of privacy, light control,...