Gold Chains Team (from left to right, starting in top row): Yo Ann Martinez, Candice Francis, Eva Paterson, Susan Anderson, Kareem Alston, Brady Hirsch, Tammerlin Drummond, Carmen King, Chris Bridges, Meher Kaur, Laura Atkins. Not pictured: Ryan Davis, Gigi Harney, Keith Kamisugi
It took a village to bring this project to fruition.
Many thanks to our esteemed partners and supporters.
The mission of Gold Chains is to uncover the hidden history of slavery in California by lifting up the voices of courageous African American and Native American individuals who challenged their brutal treatment and demanded their civil rights, inspiring us with their ingenuity, resilience, and tenacity. We aim to expose the role of the courts, laws, and the tacit acceptance of white supremacy in sanctioning race-based violence and discrimination that continues into the present day. Through an unflinching examination of our collective past, we invite California to become truly aware and authentically enlightened.