They buying and selling of humans were seen as mere transactions in the eyes of those with power. ... When they arrived on American soil in 1839 they were technically free people, and that's the technicality that won them their case. The Africans were never slaves but despite that the people of our country still treated them as if they were, simply because they were black. ... When the Africans won their freedom after years of fighting to go back to their homeland, their trial sent a message out to everyone. ... Black women were viewed as sex symbols; they were believed to promote promisc...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

She recalls her African American studies in 10th grade, a private school, opening her eyes to the oppression and guilt that her grandfather had gone through. In this class she found African American classmates who were educated like her and other ethnic backgrounds enjoying each other's company without worrying about the color on their skin. ... These values were instilled by her mother and grandfather's teachings and life experiences. Janice believes watching her mother's resilience and independent nature has fortified her independent familial beliefs. ... Janice defended h...

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