69. A Reckoning with Slavery
Empire
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Unearthing Family Ties to Slavery
This chapter explores the author's unsettling discovery of their family's connections to the slave trade through ancestral letters. It reveals the complex and often disturbing intersections of love, morality, and the brutal realities of slavery, including the inhumane branding of enslaved individuals. The narrative also reflects on the implications of this history for present-day discussions on racial justice and reparations.
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