Stuff You Missed in History Class SYMHC Classics: Belinda Sutton
Dec 16, 2023
Belinda Sutton, a former enslaved person, petitioned for compensation for her enslavement to the Royall family. The podcast explores her plea for assistance, fight for reparations, and the ongoing legal efforts of enslaved people in Massachusetts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Royal House and Slave Quarters in Medford
03:27 • 7min
The History of the Massachusetts Royal Family and Enslaved Africans
10:06 • 7min
Belinda's Plea for Assistance and Recognition
17:13 • 3min
Belinda's Fight for Reparations
20:16 • 8min
Legal Efforts for Freedom and Compensation
28:17 • 6min
Podcast Contact Information and Advertisements
34:31 • 3min