larly adept at simplifying the larger social, important conversation among scholars. political, and economic context in which the Baptist unpacks a painful truth that many book review drama of slavery unfolded. may not want to hear, but the truth is the truth, no matter how ugly it may be. For that This book has already caused no small reason, this book is a worthwhile, albeit amount of controversy and it has started an difficult, read. by Frank Perez E-mail: [email protected] Photo by: Larry Graham, GrahamStudioOne.COM a community within communities The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the

Making of American Capitalism by The Rev. Bill Terry, Rector St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, Edward E. Baptist. Basic Books, 2014. ISBN: 978-0-465-00296-2. 498 pages. New Orleans $35.00. Email: [email protected] The Half Has Never Been Told: Sla- of slavery, the United States was able to very and the Making of American Capi- capture the world market for cotton—a “Be still and know…” talism is a monumental book—monumen- commodity that became the primary raw Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, King Cakes and all manner of festivities. People are tal not only in size and scope but also in the material of the Industrial Revolution. The bumping up against each other in laughter and joy. It is the season! The costumes are breadth of research and scholarship Bap- Cotton Empire in the South enabled America being finished, the balls are unfolding, and we are enjoying our very unique community tist has assembled. to not only vastly increase its wealth but and culture. But are we IN community? Many people today regard slavery as also its global influence. a long distant sin from a bygone era, an Baptist does a meticulous job of detail- Today as I write, the weather is abso- food pantry food giveaway area. Three institution whose effects and echoes van- ing and showing how slavery evolved lutely perfect. I am moving my office up- wonderful people, Don, Lola, and Al were ished long ago. But Baptist argues, quite throughout the 19th Century. In providing a stairs to provide for a safe environment for distributing bags of groceries. I stood back effectively, that it is wrong to regard Ameri- narrative history of the institution of slavery, the children that we work with on the first and listened. What I heard was fellowship can slavery as merely a sad historical foot- he also provides a narrative account of how floor. One of the “carpet guys” I am told is not condescension, care not a hand out, note with little contemporary relevancy. the U.S. economy grew during the period “hot,” wife beater, tats, guns for arms that respect not superiority. One of the pantry Rather, Baptist demonstrates, slavery— as well. The amount of research is breath- rough hewn look. Both men and women are workers emphasized that we are there as and all the violence and brutality that ac- taking and this book is sure to become a about useless today in the office. As I write fellow travelers and we would help in more companied it—was the basis and impetus seminal work in the growing body of re- I am burning a little sage incense (secretly ways than just food. “Do you have children of American economic superiority. search on slavery. to cover the smell of my forbidden cigarette that need a helping hand with school?” We Slavery not only fueled the cotton in- In addition to the historical narrative, smoke). I want you to have the full sense of can help. “Do you need to see a medical dustry of the Deep South, but was also an with all its statistics and figures and analy- today. As I write I am mindful of our food professional to check your sugar levels and industry itself. For example, Baptist points sis, Baptist also gives readers a less aca- pantry. pressure?” We can help. We want you to be out that in the 1820s, the South’s two million demic approach by offering personal sto- This Saturday past I came to church to safe, healthy, and well. “If you have any slaves were worth $ one billion—a full third ries from both slaves and slave-holders. paint my future office, yes on the second of the nation’s wealth at the time. Because And throughout the book, Baptist is particu- floor, and happened to walk through the [continued on 28]

the legal corner ...from 25 ones,” said Dulcy Iwata, director of the these shelters the animals that are dogs.” Mississippi non-profit Soulshine Res- dropped off by their owners are put 5. If you find a lost or abandoned dead in my tracks. “Sadie Mae” had the cue. “Many others, especially pitbulls, down in 3 days or fewer (because animal, the animal is not displaying sweetest face and a look in her eyes German shepherds, rottweilers and there is no chance of the pet’s being aggressive behavior and you feel com- that broke my heart. The story that black dogs (because they don’t photo- lost and searched for by an owner). fortable with it, take it with you if you accompanied the picture explained that graph well) usually aren’t as fortunate.” Common belief is that all animals in can. Take it to a vet if needed or care Sadie Mae was being held in a New “But,” she added “social media has shelters, except those that are being for it until another caretaker can be Orleans animal shelter after being made a huge difference in the amount treated for health issues, are available found. If you cannot take it with you, dropped off by her owners on Christ- of animals that are saved from eutha- for public viewing. Not so! A large she urges you to leave the animal food mas Eve. She hadn’t lifted her head nasia.” percentage of animals in some shelters and water, take a picture of it and post since that moment, almost as if she had Iwata, who lives in Northern Mis- aren’t even housed in areas where they it on Facebook. Once again, due to done something wrong. She was in sissippi, searches the rural areas near can be seen. It’s these animals that dog-fighting rings, do not publish or danger of being put down. Call me a big her home with the back of her car Iwata says are volunteers’ first priority. give out the location of the animal un- sissy, but tears began to roll down my packed. Always with her are 50 pounds Pictures of these animals are taken by less you verify the person’s intentions. cheeks. of dog food, 30 pounds of cat food, and volunteers and posted on Facebook 6.”Like” all Facebook pages of res- I gazed over at my sleeping hus- a jug of water. She rescues dogs and along with their story and the date they cues, foster parents or non-kill shelters band. My eyes quickly shifted to our cats which have been hit by cars or are due to be put down. These postings so that you are notified of orphaned Pekingese, sleeping dumped in the wilderness to die. She are then sent out to the public and animals and can share it on your own upside down between us. I realized says that because it’s a rural area, it is cross-posted to rescues, no-kill shel- Facebook page. that adding a new member to our family a popular place for those who want to ters and known “foster parents.” Although laws are slowly chang- is not a decision that should be taken just to get rid of their pets. With a keen Iwata urges all animal lovers to ing, under most state law, animals are lightly and is definitely one that should eye, Iwata scans the area daily, look- take the following actions: still regarded as merely pieces of prop- be discussed with every family mem- ing for these poor animals. She feeds 1. If you see a posting of an animal erty, not unlike a sofa or a chair. We pet ber. At the same time I realized the and takes home those she can and on Facebook, share it (and be sure to owners know better; they are mem- horrible situation that sweet, innocent leaves food and water out for those she share it with the public). “The more bers of our family! With the aid of Sadie Mae was in. I took a deep breath can’t. For the few which have been too people that see the posting, the more Facebook and volunteers, angels like and without another thought, I mes- bad off to save, she wraps in a blanket likely it is that someone who will save Dulcy Iwata are making a huge differ- saged that I wanted her. I smiled, and holds until a vet can come to put it the animal will see it. It only takes one ence one animal at a time. Let’s all do feeling quite pleased with my decision. down humanely. “At least in those final person.” our part. Within minutes I was messaged back moments,” Iwata stresses, “these ani- 2. If you have to surrender a pet, As always, I invite your comments that Sadie Mae had already been spo- mals are not alone and know that some- surrender it only to a no-kill shelter, a and questions. ken for. Thank goodness, at least she one cares.” rescue or a trusted individual. (These are the personal views of had been saved! 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Anka has written lost none of the infectious enthusiasm over 500 songs including his most and impish humor that mark her per- trodding the boards memorable Put Your Head on My Shoul- sona. der, My Way, and the theme from The ”Looking resplendent in her bejew- Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. eled, sparkly lavender gown (picture He has been named one of the 21st Glinda the Good Witch’s sister), Lynn by Brian Sands century most successful artists in continues to be a master storyteller in Email: [email protected] Billboard’s history putting him along- such songs as They Don’t Make’em side such other music greats as Elvis Like my Daddy Any More and Love Is Kathy Griffin, Paul Anka, Loretta Lynn and more at Presley and the Beatles. Anka is the the Foundation. She can be touching the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi only artist to have a song in the Bill- as in Here I Am Again or When the board Top 100 during 7 separate de- Tingle Becomes a Chill yet finds the If you haven’t been to Biloxi lately, you might want to plan to head that way. cades. Some of his other hits include zesty humor in Fist City and One’s on And you might especially want to head to the IP Casino Resort Spa which is Destiny, Puppy Love, Lonely Boy, the Way (changing the lyric from Jackie featuring an outstanding entertainment line-up in the coming months. Having My Baby, She’s a Lady, Diana, to “Michele is in the White House”). First up is two-time Emmy and and This Is Love which, I’m proud to ”If Lynn’s tone sometimes sounded Grammy Award-winning comedian say, was written by my cousin and was a little hoarse, on those songs that sat Kathy Griffin who brings her stand-up a Top Five hit for Anka on the Adult comfortably in her range, like You Ain’t routine to the plush Studio A on Friday, Contemporary charts in 1978. Woman Enough To Take My Man and January 30. On March 20, I know I’ll be in Biloxi the beautiful Kentucky Girl, she was as Griffin has become a towering fig- to hear Loretta Lynn, country music’s great as ever.” ure on television, on tour and in publish- greatest star, perform in the IP Casino’s ing. She rises above the entertainment Studio A. This will be my fourth time I have no doubt Lynn will be in fine clutter with her universally recognized seeing her having had the privilege of voice this time and look forward to brand of pull-no-punches comedy. It attending her shows in 2004, 2008 and hearing her do Coal Miners Daughter, now seems like a million years ago, but 2012. Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man, her breakthrough came in 2005 on the As I wrote when I saw this living Miss Being Mrs. (from her Grammy Bravo reality show Kathy Griffin: My legend just over 2 years ago, also at Award-winning album Van Lear Rose) Life on the D-List, which ran until the IP Casino Resort, “ At 80, Lynn has or anything else she pleases to do! 2010, was a ratings hit for the network, and earned her two Emmy Awards for Loretta Lynn at the IP Casino Outstanding Reality Program. Resort Spa in 2012 a community ...from 26 seph, Vicki and I were eating out. It was a Griffin made history last year with family restaurant and very busy. As we left also be purchased at the IP Box Office prayer requests we are there for you.” I looked at a table with four people waiting her sixth consecutive Grammy nomina- or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 653- Finally, please join us at church for worship. for food. Two couples. Each and every one tion and first win for Best Comedy 8000. This last piece was said with body lan- of them had their ‘smart phones’ out and Album (Kathy Griffin: Calm Down Next up, on Saturday, February 7, guage and tone of voice that said, “All are were staring blankly at them with not a word Gurrl), joining the ranks of Whoopi is Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two welcomed none are shunned.” Worship is spoken between them. What a loss to our Goldberg and Lily Tomlin as the only Woman Show. Lawrence is of course not a mandate for food; it is the engine that culture. I used to take great pride in the fact female comedians to ever win a best known for being Carol Burnett’s causes us to do what is right. Worship is by that we New Orleanians knew how to dine. Grammy Award in that category. sidekick on the legendary comedian’s invitation not requirement. It would take us two hours for a dinner filled In 2013, Griffin was inducted into variety show which ran from 1967 to As I was walking to my office to paint with food and conversation, laughter, and the Guinness Book of World Records one of the food bank folk stopped me and fellowship. Is that a bygone era? I hope not. 1978, but she’s an actress, comedian, offered to help paint later in the week. He Put the phones away, turn them off when for writing and starring in an unprec- and singer in her own right. Who can was sincere and wanted to help. That sort dining and learn or rediscover the art of edented 20 televised stand-up spe- forget her as the sharp-tongued matri- of generosity on his part is only an emblem conversation. Conversation is the vehicle cials, more than any comedian in his- arch Thelma Harper on Mama’s Fam- of wanting to maintain his dignity. You see of relationship. You cannot get that from an tory. People have flocked to see her ily which was spun off from The Carol giving can either be a dignifying enterprise app, it takes an investment in language; perform sold out shows everywhere Burnett Show and ran for seven sea- or a demeaning one. Too often we think and both verbal and body language to develop from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Op- sons? And I still have her album The believe that we are doing good things when relationship. era House. Night the Lights Went Out in Geor- we give. Yet for the recipient we uninten- Our faith is no different. One of my I first saw her live in 2007 at Gay gia that her #1, gold record single of tionally rob them of their sense of self worth. favorite prayers is this: Days in Orlando when she entertained There is a very fine balance between gen- O God of peace, who has taught us the same name came from. Far as I’m erosity and largess. As we celebrate let us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, fabulously as we were waiting to go concerned, Reba has nothing on her. celebrate our diversity and dignity. Every- in quietness and in confidence shall be our into the Disney World park. She was If you want to keep the party going one deserves at least that much. strength: By the might of your Spirit lift us, hysterically funny, wise (“I’ve never seen after Mardi Gras is over, Saturday, The day rolled on and thank goodness we pray thee, to your presence, where we so many six-pack abs in my life,” was February 21, will feature KC and The I did not spill much paint on the “new” office may be still and know that you are God… one of her milder comments), and Sunshine Band who have been enter- floor. Even if I did a nice benefactor paid for Our relationships both human and di- seemed to be the love child of Joan taining audiences around the world for carpeting in the office so I guess that wasn’t vine demand the same dignity of attention. Rivers and Don Rickles, two of the the last 37 years and have sold over too important. It was a quiet Saturday and The quest is for such a sense of comfort, greats who have indeed influenced her. 100 million records. The “Sunshine I had those large floor to ceiling windows self worth, and dignity that we can simply Griffin’s awards and honors include open. Wafting sounds of birds punctuated abide with another person that we are Sound” is a mix of cultures and music by traffic drifted in. On occasion a loud connected to without words. That same The Human Rights Campaign’s Ally for blending pop, reggae and Latin beats. voice or two would make its way upstairs. quest is open to us in faith. We need not, but Equality; Iraq and Afghanistan Veter- In 1975, they released KC and The It was quiet contemplative time. My life may, go through litanies of rote prayer but ans of America’s Leadership in Enter- Sunshine Band, an album that went partner and wife joined me. She did not embrace gentle conversation with our God. tainment honor; GLAAD’s Vanguard triple platinum and contained the #1 hits paint she sat in a chair and worked on some What is good for humanity is good for the Award; The Trevor Life Award for the Get Down Tonight, That’s The Way (I sewing. Oh my how domestic was this divine presence as well. Trevor Project; and a Gracie Award, Like It), and Boogie Shoes. Their third scene. But it reminded me that two humans So, when we celebrate these coming which celebrate and honor program- album Part 3 released in 1976, also with deep connections don’t always need weeks, when we rejoice in our wit, wisdom, ming created for women, by women, went triple platinum and contained the to be chattering away. Simply being in the and caustic world commentary (Krewe du and about women, for Outstanding same room, close, in proximity was abun- Vieux), take a moment to enjoy and em- #1 singles I’m Your Boogie Man, Shake dantly satisfying. 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