Interview with former slave owner in 1929

Former slaves interviewed in the 1900s: "They tell you how bad it actually was living as a slave." One slave states that his grandfather belonged to Thomas Jefferson.

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I'm in my 50's. My grandfather fought in the civil war. As we get older, we realize 100 or even 200 years ago really isn't long ago.

amazing, amazing, that we can listen to someone in 2025 who was born in 1835... just wow

She was not a slave owner this was recorded in Ohio if I recall correctly. Not every old as white person was a slave owner retard.

The institution of slavery is not a distant relic of the past, as some might assume; its echoes still reverberate through time, closer to our present than many realize. It perplexes me why certain individuals, who may not fully grasp the depth of this history or its lingering impact, react with hostility when we raise the call for reparations—a demand rooted in justice and acknowledgment of enduring wounds. Consider the testimony of a 102-year-old woman, captured on film in 1944, who vividly recalled her childhood experiences under the shadow of slavery. Her story serves as a poignant reminder that the scars of this era are not as remote as some might believe, underscoring the legitimacy of our pursuit for redress.

Even in 1929 vloggers were starting their recordings with "hey, wwwwwwwwwwhat's up, everybody"

Who is this lady? How do you know she’s a slave owner?

Sounds so normal, nothing like the image created by the media of a slave owner.

Rebecca Felton was the first woman in the U.S. Senate, but also a capable slave owner. Her legacy remains controversial. She fought for women's rights, yet supported a racist system. A one day senator she symbolizes both progress and historical injustice. Her life reminds us that social progress cannot be separated from morality.

Slave shackle being removed by a British sailor, 1907. The son of the man who took the photograph wrote the following account of what happened: