Mary Armstrong- Voices Unveiled: American Slave Narratives

Title: Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Texas Narratives, Part 1
Author: Work Projects Administration
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[@Tinablackberryrose]

The horrific things our ancestors endured and seen breaks my heart when I think about it. Tyfs.

[@TheSoulfulEcho]

Yes, the reality of their suffering is quite sobering. Thank you for listening.

[@judithmcbride4023]

Thank you for this beautiful story . I’m so thankful she was able to reunite with her Mother! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TheSoulfulEcho]

@@judithmcbride4023 me too! She escaped the worst parts of Hell on earth.

[@faithsmith7784]

I come from a completely different spectra ' white 'English from the UK 'but my mum always told me about black history and said we should never forget.

[@denisebranch4719]

I'm horrified by it when I read or hear something like this. And I'm white. I Cannot imagine what I'd feel if my ancestors just a few generations back were treated that way. I found out a few weeks back my great great grandfather fought in the Civil War. Oh I was worried at first then I read he fought on the union side so I can be proud of that❤️

[@MrMduballday]

Sends chills down my spine. What a world that we live in.

[@raycarter8070]

I agree!

[@raycarter8070]

Unlike the others-im glad this young lady had the chance to fight back. it really makes me think of how crazy it would been to be born right before the civil.

[@35laurajones]

Her life story is like a whole movie. Wow crazy the things ppl have lived through.

[@sevengodsstark7966]

Just listening to this…Wow. I’m lost for words, truly. It’s heartbreaking just listening to her words (I’m sitting here in tears). My people have endured soooo much. I’m saying about a million prayers right now for all those innocent souls that never made it and for those that did, for their endurance. If it wasn’t for their endurance none of us who’s ancestors were slaves and made it through, would exist. I thank them from my core, eternally 🕯️ 💁🏾‍♀️✌🏾❤️📿🇬🇧

[@raycarter8070]

I agree. It breaks my heart, but it makes me thankful that my oldest relatives until their 100 years old. It also inspired me work on finding history of the black area of tupelo. thank you!

[@sevengodsstark7966]

@@raycarter8070 Blessings to you and your family, peaceful vibes from across the pond 💁🏾‍♀️✌🏾❤️🕯️🌝🇬🇧

[@kimgibbs6585]

Mary's journey to find and see her mama again. During tthat time as a free slave. Mary felt compelled this trip was worth taking. No matter how long it took. Mary also adjusted into life -changing experiences. Until she reached her destination and started a new freedom life style for better days to come. I am sure the situation was fearful. But Mary pushed through, conquered and triumped in the end. Because of her faith in the Lord. Wherefore Mary achieved her ultimate goals safely. .

[@TheSoulfulEcho]

Amen!

[@raycarter8070]

This story made me finally breath. No wonder our folks ran to the north hood lord! I’m from St. Louis too.

[@tiffanyjeanna]

Wow what a story...so.glad she found her mom.

[@thesecret180]

I'm not even 2 and a half minutes in and I have to pause the video to take deep breaths. I feel like crying hearing what some people had no choice but to endure. On the upside, it motivates me to push through challenges because at least I am not someone's slave. I'm so heartbroken for those people though; who whips a baby to death????😱😭😭😭

[@raycarter8070]

For me, also, I’m glad that this lady was able to fight back. It’s interesting after listening to these that it seems like folks tried to keep slavery open like some hidden secret.

[@mp.music.2823]

God will punish those for the hate!!! against her

[@mp.music.2823]

So many women went through it. Forced to perform by the 👿 in human form. KKK.

[@petermorton301]

That was Golden.

[@barbaragalasso9229]

Great job!!! Very well done....

[@TheSoulfulEcho]

Thank you!

[@angiewalden5754]

Just heartbreaking

[@traceyf4842]

Thank you for reading their story. You did an awesome job. I like your version better than slave narrative 😉

[@faithsmith7784]

It makes me sick to my stomach ' the cruelty

[@marjorieallworth6172]

She's a special 💕 lady.

[@keonnaofficial]

So, did someone cruel learn their lesson with a rock in her eye? We'll never know. 💋

[@ellenchavez2043]

Um, no. No lessons there. Probably went home and took it out on some hapless person.

[@Beginnerreadsthebible]

Oh my word. Those poor poor human beings. That poor baby girl 😞

[@GeraldLewis-gy5vk]

Harder to Comprehend in the here and now I Love everyone

[@Manju-i7t]

Hi tanishka didi happy diwali

[@esmeraldagonzales2490]

All the world have to know these horrendous acts. Crimes against babies and woman were normal as rape. This is a insult and a desecration to the name of God. African babies and orphanages should be sponsored and compensated.

[@violetsrayreikishop2]

African no we black Americans

[@80sGal88]

And the saga continues. Just in different forms. Judgment Day is going to be intense for those who haven’t repented💯

[@teetone3679]

We’re listening to Bible prophecy, Israelites ❤