“Added to the shock of the routine violation of their bodies was the trauma of having to relinquish their children to unknown slave-holders. [W.E.B.] Du Bois considered this physical, mental, and spiritual abuse of black women--with its inevitable result being the destruction of the traditional African family--the highest crime committed by slave-holders and the one thing for which he said he could not forgive them.”

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About Aberjhani

Aberjhani is a Black American writer and educator. His work explores themes of identity, race, and social justice through poetry, essays, and children’s literature. Known for his lyrical yet direct prose, he has also contributed to discussions on multicultural education and creative expression.

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