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The American system of slavery denied
the African's humanity, treating the African only as chattel
property--like a piece of livestock. It was a horrible, demeaning
experience that began with dreadful passage across the Atlantic
Ocean from Africa to the Americas. To understand slavery,
you must understand that journey. One man,
Olaudah Equiano, was captured in Africa, survived the
middle
passage and later wrote a memoir of his experiences. Meet
Equiano and hear his testimony.
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