Bianca Broxton's Performance Honors Enslaved Woman Belinda Sutton
Artist Bianca Broxton returned to Medford to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a performance honoring Belinda Sutton, an enslaved woman.
In a dimly lit room, Broxton entered dressed in a floor-length gown and a white veil, symbolizing the lost records of enslaved people, particularly in Medford.
Broxton recited the names of enslaved women and girls in Medford, including "Kate, Mira, Nan, Nancy, Nancy, Nanny, Negro Girl, Negro Woman, Phebe, Present, Prine, Priscilla …"
The repetition of names induced a meditative state, highlighting the significance of remembering the past.
Author's summary: Bianca Broxton honors enslaved woman Belinda Sutton.
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