The Conversation: Bruce Lemmie, Sugar Land 95 & Convict Leasing System
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The Conversation: Bruce Lemmie, Sugar Land 95 & Convict Leasing System
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Join The Conversation with Pastor David L. Sincere Jr. for a powerful Black History Month Special – Bible Study Edition as we uncover the untold stories of the Sugar Land 95 and the Convict Leasing System—a dark chapter in American history that shaped our communities in ways many still do not fully understand.
📢 Special Guest: Bruce Lemmie – a historian dedicated to preserving the history of the Sugar Land 95, bringing insight into the legacy of forced labor and its lasting effects on our community.
What Are the Sugar Land 95?
The Sugar Land 95 refers to the remains of 95 African American men who were discovered in an unmarked burial ground in 2018 during a construction project in Sugar Land, Texas. These men were victims of the Convict Leasing System, a form of neo-slavery that flourished after the abolition of chattel slavery. The system allowed state governments to lease prisoners—most of whom were Black men arrested on minor or fabricated charges—to private companies for backbreaking labor, particularly in industries like sugar and railroad construction.
What Was the Convict Leasing System?
After the Civil War and the passing of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery except as punishment for a crime, many Southern states exploited this loophole. Black men were disproportionately arrested for vague offenses like vagrancy, loitering, or failing to prove employment and were then leased to private industries, forced to work under brutal conditions. Many died from exhaustion, malnutrition, and abuse, their bodies buried in unmarked graves—forgotten by history.
This discussion will not only explore the historical injustices faced by African Americans but also provide a faith-based perspective on remembrance, resilience, and justice.
Join us for an evening of learning, reflection, and empowerment as we honor the past and seek to build a more just future. Don’t miss this important conversation!
🔹 This session will be online and available on all major media platforms, including Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, RSS.com, and YouTube. It will also be featured on my website at SincereLifeCoach.org.