Consuela Tinsley Ed.D. '26 presents at 2024 Lemon Project Symposium
Summary
Consuela Tinsley Ed.D. '26 presented at the 2024 Lemon Project Symposium on the topic of "Transgenerational Trauma: Experiencing 'Sarah Baartman' in Black and Brown Spaces.”
Full Description
Consuela Tinsley Ed.D. '26 presented at this year's Lemon Project Symposium. Her topic was "Transgenerational Trauma: Experiencing 'Sarah Baartman' in Black and Brown Spaces.” The presentation examined the transgenerational trauma borne by black and brown women, rooted in the historical objectification of Sarah Baartman, famously known as the “Hottentot Venus.” Her 19th-century dehumanization and exploitation echo the experiences of contemporary black and brown women, who grapple with persistent stereotypes and objectification. Key objectives included understanding Baartman’s life and its present-day implications, analyzing the multifaceted impacts of transgenerational trauma and discerning both shared and unique experiences among black and brown women. The goal of the project is to spotlight this enduring trauma, amplify affected voices, guide policy and catalyze educational initiatives for healing and understanding.
