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March 22, 2026Digital humanities quarterlyOpen Access

Introduction: The Politics and Ethics of Naming the Names of Enslaved People in Digital Humanities Projects

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WHWalter HawthorneRRRichard RobertsFSFatoumata Seck

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Overview

This introduction examines ethical concerns and stigma associated with naming enslaved individuals in digital humanities projects, indicating the significance of community perspectives.

Key Points

  • To explore the ethics and politics of naming enslaved people in digital humanities projects.
  • Analyzes the implications of naming enslaved individuals for different descendant communities.
  • Frames the debate surrounding genealogical connections and potential harms of naming.
  • Discusses articles included in the special collection related to this topic.
  • Identifies varying perspectives of descendant communities regarding the use of names.
  • Highlights the ethical tensions between genealogical research and stigma surrounding enslaved descent.
  • Offers insights into how digital humanities projects can impact community identity.

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Hawthorne et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bf38f3c7b3c90b18b42d1ahttps://doi.org/10.63744/unxwmpbqqgmd
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