The Unique and Harrowing Experiences of Black Women in American Slavery

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This installment of Crash Course Black American History, hosted by Clint Smith, examines the distinct and harrowing experiences of Black women during the era of American slavery. While outlining the shared brutality of enslavement for all Black people, the video focuses on how gender specifically shaped the exploitation of Black women. It covers the economic valuation of enslaved women, the nature of their labor in both domestic and field settings, and the specific laws enacted to ensure their children inherited their enslaved status.