AFRO Staff Writer
Inheriting land from family is a rare privilege in today’s economy. But when that land traces its lineage back to ancestors who were once enslaved, the inheritance becomes more than property—it becomes a living connection to history, one that few African Americans can claim.
Frederick Lincoln is one of 11 children born and raised on the land his family has held since emancipation. The property, located in Charleston, S.C., spans more than 40 acres. Other families in the community also descend from ancestors who were enslaved on the same plantation.
“After slavery, folks didn’t leave the plantation because where were they going to go? So they still worked on the plantation [but] now they got a salary,” Lincoln said. “In my particular community, there’s about 300 acres. All those 300 acres are still intact with family members.”…