The Untold Story of Anthony Johnson, The Black Slave Owner

In this video, we delve into the little-known history of Anthony Johnson, a black man who became one of the first slave owners in America. Despite having been a slave himself, Johnson eventually acquired his own slaves and became a wealthy landowner in Virginia. We explore the complex and often uncomfortable legacy of Johnson's ownership of other human beings, and examine the ways in which his story challenges common misconceptions about slavery in America. Join us as we uncover the untold story of Anthony Johnson and the complexities of America's history of slavery.

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