Local African-American communities trace their origins to ex-slaves
Once slavery ended former slaves found themselves having to adjust to a new way of life while still providing for their families’ daily needs.From having all their needs provided through the farm they were bound to, they were now on their own. Slaveowners also faced major adjustments as they lost much of their former workforce.In Dr. Charles Tatum’s book Shelby County: In The ...
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