Raising My Daughter in the South, With a Little Help From Atticus and Scout
Summary
Emeri B. Montgomery is raising her 9-year-old daughter, Amaya, in Texas after Amaya was born in Seattle. They watched “Gone With the Wind” and “To Kill a Mockingbird,” prompting questions about Southern history, racism and justice.Key Facts
- Montgomery was born and raised in Louisiana.
- Amaya was born in Seattle, and the family now lives in Texas.
- Amaya watched “Gone With the Wind” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” with her mother.
- After watching the films, Amaya searched online for information about the actors and their careers.
- Montgomery has introduced Amaya to the history of slavery and civil rights through films, documentaries and visits.
- When Amaya was 3, the family visited Whitney Plantation in Edgard, Louisiana.
- When Amaya was 4, she visited monuments and museums in Washington, D.C.
- Montgomery says she wants Amaya to appreciate Southern culture while learning about the region’s painful history.
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