It's always easier to spot others' hypocrisies while missing our own.

- Annette Gordon-Reed

I find it more than a little disingenuous to act as if keeping slaves was something that set Thomas Jefferson apart from all mankind.

- Annette Gordon-Reed

I do believe that actions often speak louder than words.

- Annette Gordon-Reed

Contrary to popular belief, there are lots of actions on the part of Jefferson and Hemings that "speak" about the basic nature of their relationship.

- Annette Gordon-Reed

I am enormously pleased to become a part of the Harvard community once again. I look forward to working with the students and faculty members at the …

- Annette Gordon-Reed