Haunted by Slavery
- 250 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A stirring memoir by Gwendolyn Midlo Hall: historian of slavery, veteran political activist, and widow of Black Bolshevik author Harry Haywood.
Gwendolyn Midlo Hall Books
Gwendolyn Midlo Hall is an American historian whose work focuses on the history of slavery in the Caribbean, Latin America, Louisiana, Africa, and the African Diaspora in the Americas. Her research illuminates the complex and often overlooked aspects of this dark era and its impact on modern society. Through her deep research approach, she contributes to the understanding of the formation of racial and social structures.
The book examines the resilience of African ethnic identities among enslaved individuals in the Americas, highlighting how these identities persisted despite the brutalities of the Atlantic slave trade. Gwendolyn Midlo Hall utilizes diverse sources in multiple languages and her extensive research on slave groups to illuminate the significant cultural influences and connections that endured over four centuries. Through this exploration, the author sheds light on the complex heritage of enslaved peoples and their ongoing impact on society.