A conscious and aware enslaved person will use any means to get their freedom, and generally will show immense gratitude and contribute a life’s service after having liberated themselves from bondage. Observe the case of Mr. Robert Smalls. Born a slave in Beaufort, South Carolina, in 1839, Smalls was quite unique in his ability to travel and work […]
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