5 Less Known Slavery Stories

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5 Less Known Slavery Stories

There are a lot of books and movies out there about slavery and even some blockbusters, but today I want to share 5 less known slavery stories.

Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman is a brave woman, who liberated herself from slavery. And after that dedicated her life to free more slaves and fight for rights for black people. There are books and movies about her.

Known World

This book the Known world is about the former slave and now farmer Henry Townsend. It is about slavery in the south of USA and also black people owning slaves. Something not so common. It is a special story and needs to be read with attention.

Mijn Zuster De Negerin

Mijn zuster de negerin (My sister the nigger) is a book about slavery and the misbehaviors of slave owners which results in complicated relationships for his kids. This book I read in high school for my booklist. I had to read some books from writers of Curaçao. And this book was one of the favorites when I was in school, because it was easy to read although the subject is heavy.

Tula - The Revolt

There are a few different books about the slave Tula who fought for the freedom of slaves on Curaçao. This one, Tula, the revolt is in Dutch and English available. It tells the story of the life of Tula and his bravery and dead. A good read to read about something very important in the history of Curaçao.

Slave And Master/ Katibu Di Shon

The slave and master (slaaf en meester/ Katibu di shon) is a book turned into an Opera about slavery. Opera singer Tania Kross took the initiative to make this opera. The opera toured through The Netherlands and Dutch Caribbean.