The shift from indentured servitude to slavery. February 2021Vincent TriolaIn the case of Thos Pursell vs. Robt Brassure, Thos Pursell petitioned the court to be set free from servitude to Robt Brassure.
The Importance of the John Punch Verdict February 2021Vincent TriolaSlavery already more than a century in practice in the Americas did not begin as a racially driven practice but instead as indentured service.
Court Decision concerning WM Wooton and John Bradye February 2021Vincent TriolaIn this court decision the WM Wooton and John Bradye are punished for conspiring with other slaves and indentured servants to escape the colonies.
Indentured Servitude: The Groundwork for Racial Slavery February 2021Vincent TriolaIn the verdict of Huddleston vs. Canhow in 1640, the court found in favor of William Huddleston who was the indentured servant of Mr. Canhow. William Huddleston sued Mr. Canhow...
Music During the Civil Rights Movement January 2021Vincent TriolaMusic is a powerful force for motivation and is often used as a catalyst or promotion for change. It is commonplace to see bands and performers utilizing music as a...
Understanding The Black Experience in America January 2021Vincent TriolaOne of the disturbing aspects of the history of the black experience in America is the loss of black identity and culture patterned across time. Maafa, or the African Holocaust,...