BitterSweet Blog

BitterSweet: Linked Through Slavery is a working group of bloggers who are members of CTTT. We call ourselves “linked descendants,” people who have a joint history in slavery – a pairing of a descendant of an enslaved person with a descendant of his or her...

Coming to the Table Writers

Coming to the Table Writers Many writers are members of Coming to the Table and are doing their part to fulfill the Mission and Vision of CTTT with their writing. Below are the names of many, including their areas of writing interests, select publications and...

Groups Committed to Undoing Racism

There are many groups and organizations around the United States and the world committed to undoing racism; to creating a more just society. CTTT encourages its members and local affiliate groups to partner with and participate in such groups. Here are some that CTTT...

Recommended Articles

Recommended Articles The following articles (and many others not listed here) can be used with your CTTT Local Affiliate Group to spark conversation and transformation. Collective reading and discussion are good ways to Uncover History, Build Connections, Work Toward...

Recommended Films

The following films (and many others not listed here) can be used with your CTTT Local Affiliate Group to spark conversation and transformation. Collective viewing and discussion are good ways to Uncover History, Build Connections, Work Toward Healing, and Take Action...

Recommended Books

The following books (and many others not listed here) can be used with your CTTT Local Affiliate Group to spark conversation and transformation. Collective reading and discussion are good ways to Uncover History, Build Connections, Work Toward Healing, and Take Action...

A Collection of CTTT Stories

A Collection of CTTT Stories In this Free Downloadable Book, Coming to the Table participants share some of what their family history means to them today. You are invited to learn more about CTTT through these stories, told through interviews, of eleven people who...

Stories of Taking Action

Stories of Taking Action Taking Action is a large part of the Coming to the Table approach. The stories featured below are about people, organizations, and communities who are actively addressing slavery and its legacies. Stories are a major element of the Coming to...

Stories of Healing

Healing is a subject that many people do not readily recognize in the conversation of the U.S. institution of slavery. Coming to the Table recognizes its importance and necessity and is dedicated to communicating this to all people interested in positively discussing...

Stories of Making Connections

Connecting with others is a major effort Coming to the Table supports. All the stories featured below are about people who have made personal connections with others as a means to deal with the way the legacy of slavery has impacted their lives.Stories are a major...

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