Awesome intro and exit music! Your topic– focusing on the freedom suits of enslaved people– was a great choice that dives into individual resistance efforts. I really enjoyed your candid discussion about people like Mr. Walker, who sued for their freedom (and won) in a court system that was inherently designed to work against them. Furthermore, you addressed important themes like the implicit contradictions of freedom and justice that have been embodied in US law. The individuals who fought for their freedom were incredibly courageous and deserve more careful attention in the field. Thank you for raising awareness about these freedom suits, this was a great episode that would make a great podcast series!
Awesome intro and exit music! Your topic– focusing on the freedom suits of enslaved people– was a great choice that dives into individual resistance efforts. I really enjoyed your candid discussion about people like Mr. Walker, who sued for their freedom (and won) in a court system that was inherently designed to work against them. Furthermore, you addressed important themes like the implicit contradictions of freedom and justice that have been embodied in US law. The individuals who fought for their freedom were incredibly courageous and deserve more careful attention in the field. Thank you for raising awareness about these freedom suits, this was a great episode that would make a great podcast series!