Understanding the truth behind these relationships requires looking past romanticized fiction.
Relationships between white enslavers and enslaved people were inherently coercive. True consent cannot exist under the absolute power of ownership. 📍 Portrayals in Modern Media longmintsex slave
Depicts the search for freedom and the fragile connections formed along the way. longmintsex slave
Enslaved people were legally considered property. They could not enter into legally binding marriage contracts. longmintsex slave
Modern storytellers face immense responsibility when depicting romance within the context of slavery.