The Yellow House

"The Yellow House" often refers to the memoir by Sarah M. Broom, which details her childhood in a yellow shotgun house in New Orleans. The house symbolizes family roots, community, and identity amid socioeconomic challenges. Through her storytelling, Broom explores themes of memory, resilience, and the significance of place in shaping personal and collective history. The yellow house serves as a powerful metaphor for home, belonging, and the complex stories woven into everyday spaces in marginalized communities.