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68. The Long Death of Slavery

Empire

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Echoes of Emancipation

This chapter examines the challenges of emancipation in the U.S. during and after the Civil War, focusing on the harsh realities faced by freed individuals. It also discusses the persistent systemic oppression through Jim Crow laws and white supremacist movements, linking these historical events to the ongoing impact of slavery and imperial interventions in Africa.

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