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How has Peaches Golding sought to overcome the barriers of racism?
How has Peaches Golding sought to overcome the barriers of racism?
The United States: A Brief Introduction
For thousands of years, the continent of North America was populated by many different native tribes, who had rich, diverse cultures and spoke many different languages.
It is generally accepted that the name America came from the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci who travelled there in the 15th century. Europeans called the 15th and 16th centuries “The Age of Discovery” and they called North America the “New World”. Others believe that America is named after Richard Amerike who was an Anglo-Welsh merchant based in Bristol, UK in the 15th century. During this period Spain, England and France invaded and claimed large areas of territory in North America. Some native tribes were enslaved, and many died from the diseases that Europeans had brought with them.
Enslaved people were transported to America and the Caribbean from West Africa and forced to work. This forced free labour helped to generate a lot of wealth for the colonisers.
The British had colonised much of North America but in the late 18th century, with the support of the French and Spanish, some colonies declared independence from Britain and became the United States of America.
For thousands of years, the continent of North America was populated by many different native tribes, who had rich, diverse cultures and spoke many different languages.
It is generally accepted that the name America came from the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci who travelled there in the 15th century. Europeans called the 15th and 16th centuries “The Age of Discovery” and they called North America the “New World”. Others believe that America is named after Richard Amerike who was an Anglo-Welsh merchant based in Bristol, UK in the 15th century. During this period Spain, England and France invaded and claimed large areas of territory in North America. Some native tribes were enslaved, and many died from the diseases that Europeans had brought with them.
Enslaved people were transported to America and the Caribbean from West Africa and forced to work. This forced free labour helped to generate a lot of wealth for the colonisers.
The British had colonised much of North America but in the late 18th century, with the support of the French and Spanish, some colonies declared independence from Britain and became the United States of America.
The United States: A Brief Introduction
There were conflicts among Americans of European descent about whether slavery should be abolished in America but the enslavement of people remained legal in parts of the south until 1865.
The people of African heritage who had been enslaved would repeatedly protest, and resist their enslavement. Even after the abolition of slavery those people of African descent remained second class citizens, and were denied basic rights. Even today there are economic inequalities in the United States, and there is still prejudice.
There were conflicts among Americans of European descent about whether slavery should be abolished in America but the enslavement of people remained legal in parts of the south until 1865.
The people of African heritage who had been enslaved would repeatedly protest, and resist their enslavement. Even after the abolition of slavery those people of African descent remained second class citizens, and were denied basic rights. Even today there are economic inequalities in the United States, and there is still prejudice.
Recruiting
Recruiting
A poster recruiting “men of colour” to enlist in the U.S. military in 1863. It was written by an important leader of African heritage called Frederick Douglass, and was signed by Douglass along with 54 other leaders from the African American community.
A poster recruiting “men of colour” to enlist in the U.S. military in 1863. It was written by an important leader of African heritage called Frederick Douglass, and was signed by Douglass along with 54 other leaders from the African American community.
Hibiscus Queen
Listen to the following poem Written by Lawrence Hoo
Performed by Muneera Pilgrim
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Listen to the following poem Written by Lawrence Hoo
Performed by Muneera Pilgrim
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Peaches Golding’s family
Lois Patricia ‘Peaches’ Golding was born on 13 December 1953 in South Carolina, United States.
Her great-great-grandmother Bethania was the matriarch of the African-American Hauser family. Bethania was named after the town in North Carolina, where as a young girl, she was sold as a slave in 1858. She was bought by Peaches’ great-great-grandfather Theophilus Hauser, who was a European-American plantation owner, for $850.00.
Theophilus Hauser, was the biggest landowner and the wealthiest man in Yadkinville, with over 3,000 acres of land and 68 slaves. Bethania worked as the housekeeper for Theophilus Hauser, and later was mother of three of his children Alexander, Martin and Sanford Hauser. Martin and Sanford were born while Theophilus was married to his second (European-American) wife, who he also had children with.
Lois Patricia ‘Peaches’ Golding was born on 13 December 1953 in South Carolina, United States.
Her great-great-grandmother Bethania was the matriarch of the African-American Hauser family. Bethania was named after the town in North Carolina, where as a young girl, she was sold as a slave in 1858. She was bought by Peaches’ great-great-grandfather Theophilus Hauser, who was a European-American plantation owner, for $850.00.
Theophilus Hauser, was the biggest landowner and the wealthiest man in Yadkinville, with over 3,000 acres of land and 68 slaves. Bethania worked as the housekeeper for Theophilus Hauser, and later was mother of three of his children Alexander, Martin and Sanford Hauser. Martin and Sanford were born while Theophilus was married to his second (European-American) wife, who he also had children with.
Peaches Golding’s great-great-grandmother Bethania.
Valuation and sale of Bethania
Theophilus Hauser
Peaches Golding’s family
The European-American Hauser family goes back to Peaches’ 11th great-grandfather, Christian Húser, who was born in 1527 in Beringen, Switzerland.
Peaches’ 6th great-grandfather, Martin Hauser Sr, born in 1969 in Reichenweier, Alsace, France emigrated to the United States and in 1727 moved to the town of Bethania, North Carolina. He was Theophilus’ 2nd great-grandfather.
The European-American Hauser family goes back to Peaches’ 11th great-grandfather, Christian Húser, who was born in 1527 in Beringen, Switzerland.
Peaches’ 6th great-grandfather, Martin Hauser Sr, born in 1969 in Reichenweier, Alsace, France emigrated to the United States and in 1727 moved to the town of Bethania, North Carolina. He was Theophilus’ 2nd great-grandfather.
Peaches Golding’s family
Peaches Golding’s father, Charles Brady Hauser, was a teacher and also served in the United States Army, supporting the allied forces during the Second World War.
In 1947 he was arrested for refusing to move to the back of the bus, where people of African descent were expected to sit. This was similar to the protest that Rosa Parks would make eight years later, when she sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. .
Peaches Golding’s father, Charles Brady Hauser, was a teacher and also served in the United States Army, supporting the allied forces during the Second World War.
In 1947 he was arrested for refusing to move to the back of the bus, where people of African descent were expected to sit. This was similar to the protest that Rosa Parks would make eight years later, when she sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. .
Charles B Hauser
Peaches Golding’s family
Charles Brady Hauser took his case to court, and won. He was awarded $2,000 in damages by Atlantic Greyhound Bus Lines.
This was an amazing achievement in a time of extreme prejudice and discrimination against people of African heritage
Charles Brady Hauser took his case to court, and won. He was awarded $2,000 in damages by Atlantic Greyhound Bus Lines.
This was an amazing achievement in a time of extreme prejudice and discrimination against people of African heritage
Peaches’ parents
Peaches as a child
Community links
Dr Maya Angelou attended the same local church as Peaches Golding’s parents in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and was a close family friend.
Dr Angelou is one of the world’s most celebrated writers and activists of African-American heritage.
Dr Maya Angelou attended the same local church as Peaches Golding’s parents in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and was a close family friend.
Dr Angelou is one of the world’s most celebrated writers and activists of African-American heritage.
Maya Angelou
Key Dates in the American Civil Rights Movement
1909
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is formed and begins lobbying efforts
1909
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is formed and begins lobbying efforts
NAACP
Key Dates in the American Civil Rights Movement
1909-45
As more citizens of African descent seek basic rights, white supremacist groups such as the Klu Klux Klan grow in numbers, with violence widespread. The African-American community responds with boycotts and protests
1909-45
As more citizens of African descent seek basic rights, white supremacist groups such as the Klu Klux Klan grow in numbers, with violence widespread. The African-American community responds with boycotts and protests
Parade of Ku Klux Klan members in Washington, 1925
Americans of African descent demand equal rights
Key Dates in the American Civil Rights Movement
1947
Charlie Brady Hauser challenged Greyhound buses after being ordered to move to the back of the bus. He takes the company to court and wins compensation.
1947
Charlie Brady Hauser challenged Greyhound buses after being ordered to move to the back of the bus. He takes the company to court and wins compensation.
Charlie Brady Hauser challenged Greyhound buses
Key Dates in the American Civil Rights Movement
1948
President Harry Truman signs Executive Order 9981 which allowed integration within the military
1948
President Harry Truman signs Executive Order 9981 which allowed integration within the military
Key Dates in the American Civil Rights Movement
1955
Rosa Parks also refuses to give up her seat to a white passenger, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott
1955
Rosa Parks also refuses to give up her seat to a white passenger, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott
A child is attacked by a dog during the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott
Key Dates in the American Civil Rights Movement
1963
Around 200,000 protesters gather at the Lincoln Memorial for a huge, peaceful protest, where Martin Luther King gives his 'I have a dream' speech
1963
Around 200,000 protesters gather at the Lincoln Memorial for a huge, peaceful protest, where Martin Luther King gives his 'I have a dream' speech
I have a dream
Key Dates in the American Civil Rights Movement
1964
Malcolm X joins the movement and increases hostilities with threats of violence 'ballots or bullets'
1964
Malcolm X joins the movement and increases hostilities with threats of violence 'ballots or bullets'
MALCOM X
Key Dates in the American Civil Rights Movement
1964-68
Several bills are passed increasing African-American rights, culminating in the Civil Rights Act of 1968
1964-68
Several bills are passed increasing African-American rights, culminating in the Civil Rights Act of 1968
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is signed by President Lyndon B Johnson.
The Civil Rights Act is extended in 1968 and signed by President Lyndon B Johnson in the company of Dr. Martin Luther King
The Achievements of Peaches Golding
Raised in South Carolina and North Carolina, Peaches Golding qualified as a zoologist and applied her skills to work in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Peaches Golding’s work took her to the UK and in 1995 she established the Race At Work Campaign with the Prince of Wales and other business leaders.
Peaches Golding led regional and national campaigns about corporate responsibility for the organisation Business in the Community from 1994 to 2011.
She was awarded the OBE in 2009 for services to minority ethnic people in the South West. OBE stands for Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Peaches Golding was appointed High Sheriff in 2010, and was the first woman of African descent appointed to this post in its 1,000 year history.
In 2015 she won the Bristol Post and Bath Chronicle ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business in Bristol and Bath 2015’ award
Peaches Golding was appointed as Lord Lieutenant in 2017, the first woman of African descent to take this position.
She was awarded an honorary Doctorate from the University of the West of England in 2017.
In 2020 Peaches Golding was appointed Honorary Captain Royal Naval Reserve.
Raised in South Carolina and North Carolina, Peaches Golding qualified as a zoologist and applied her skills to work in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Peaches Golding’s work took her to the UK and in 1995 she established the Race At Work Campaign with the Prince of Wales and other business leaders.
Peaches Golding led regional and national campaigns about corporate responsibility for the organisation Business in the Community from 1994 to 2011.
She was awarded the OBE in 2009 for services to minority ethnic people in the South West. OBE stands for Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Peaches Golding was appointed High Sheriff in 2010, and was the first woman of African descent appointed to this post in its 1,000 year history.
In 2015 she won the Bristol Post and Bath Chronicle ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business in Bristol and Bath 2015’ award
Peaches Golding was appointed as Lord Lieutenant in 2017, the first woman of African descent to take this position.
She was awarded an honorary Doctorate from the University of the West of England in 2017.
In 2020 Peaches Golding was appointed Honorary Captain Royal Naval Reserve.
Keywords
OBE (Order of the British Empire): an award given by the Queen for services to society.
High Sheriff: The person responsible for supporting the Crown and the judiciary (legal system). They also support the emergency services.
Lord Lieutenant: The Queen’s personal representative in each area of the United Kingdom
OBE (Order of the British Empire): an award given by the Queen for services to society.
High Sheriff: The person responsible for supporting the Crown and the judiciary (legal system). They also support the emergency services.
Lord Lieutenant: The Queen’s personal representative in each area of the United Kingdom
'I came from an ordinary background and if I can inspire people to do extraordinary things, then that makes me very happy.'
Peaches Golding
Peaches Golding
Peaches Golding’s chosen Methods
The success of Peaches Golding’s work has been achieved by using the systems that already exist in society. Instead of overthrowing them, she believes that using these systems can help achieve progression. The system that enslaved her ancestors is the same system that has elevated her to a position of power and influence.
Peaches Golding’s work demonstrates her belief that we should work together for a better future, not fight against each other
Peaches Golding believes that hatred is not productive
She remembers that change is possible.
Peaches Golding believes that individuals should determine their own worth and hold their heads high. They should not just accept the judgements of others.
The success of Peaches Golding’s work has been achieved by using the systems that already exist in society. Instead of overthrowing them, she believes that using these systems can help achieve progression. The system that enslaved her ancestors is the same system that has elevated her to a position of power and influence.
Peaches Golding’s work demonstrates her belief that we should work together for a better future, not fight against each other
Peaches Golding believes that hatred is not productive
She remembers that change is possible.
Peaches Golding believes that individuals should determine their own worth and hold their heads high. They should not just accept the judgements of others.
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