The Quanders: Since 1684\, An Enduring African American Legacy\, i s a new book documenting the sustained history of one of America&rsquo\;s oldest African American families\, written by Rohulamin Quander\, Director of the Quander Historical and Educational Society\, Inc.
\nTraced t o the 1670s in the Virginia and Maryland colonies\, the legacy includes en slavement at George Washington&rsquo\;s Mount Vernon Plantation\, and was most recently featured in the estate&rsquo\;s exhibit\, Lives Bound Togeth er\, Slavery at George Washington&rsquo\;s Mount Vernon (2016-2021). \ ;
\nThis is not so much an African American story\, as it is an Amer ican history story\, written from an African American perspective\, featur ing examples of faith\, strength\, focus\, character\, resilience\, and tr iumph\, acknowledging the contributions of those who came before\, buildin g to the benefit of future generations. This is a record of accomplishment \, despite whatever racially inspired obstacles were placed as inhibitors on the road to success.
\nWhile much attention is devoted to the Fou nding Fathers\, the Quander story paints smaller parallel stories addressi ng what else was ongoing with the African American community\, especially in Virginia\, Maryland and the District of Columbia\, sharing in the build ing of the United States\, and in seeking to fulfill the American Dream. T his dream&rsquo\;s realization came through such ancestors and current pro geny as: Nellie May Quander\, Woman Suffragist and first Supreme Basileus of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\; four living US Army generals\, three o f whom are West Point graduates\; two Tuskegee Airmen\; at least one schoo l named after a family member\; and four Quander Streets &ndash\; one each in Washington\, DC\, and Prince George&rsquo\;s\, Fairfax\, and Prince Wi lliams counties.
\nIn addition to his duties and the Director of the Quander Historical and Educational Society\, Inc.\, Rohulamin Quander has published four books\, documenting the sustained history of this accompli shed African American family. \; A native Washingtonian\, he is a reti red Senior Administrative Law Judge for the District of Columbia and holds a BA degree (1966) and a JD degree (1969) from Howard University. \; Judge Quander periodically serves as an advisor to Mount Vernon.
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