Criminal The Sale
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Dec 6, 2024 Rachel Swarns, a contributing writer for The New York Times, joins Letitia Clark, a clinical radiology professor and descendant of Edward Queen, along with Jeremy Alexander, who uncovers his enslaved family history. They discuss the painful legacy of slavery connected to the Jesuit Church in Maryland. The conversation highlights court cases where enslaved individuals sought freedom, personal stories of struggle, and the emotional journey of discovering familial ties to this dark past. Their insights reflect on ethics, family legacies, and the ongoing quest for justice.
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Anne Joyce's Enslavement
- Anne Joyce, a Black woman, arrived in Maryland as an indentured servant in the 1670s.
- Her contract was burned, and she was wrongly enslaved for life, a story passed down to her descendants.
The Mahoney Freedom Suit
- Two of Anne Joyce's descendants, Patrick and Charles Mahoney, sued for their freedom in 1791.
- Other enslaved people in Maryland had successfully sued, inspired by post-Revolution ideals.
Edward Queen's Case
- Edward Queen, also enslaved at White Marsh, filed a freedom suit alongside the Mahoneys.
- Edward's grandmother, Mary Queen, was a free woman illegally held as a slave.