There is a meme making the rounds to the effect that Massachusetts – of all places! – was the first colony to legalize slavery, doing so in 1641. Well, guess what? It's true. I've confirmed it from multiple reputable sources online (here is a link to
On "Silent Sam," Massachusetts, and complicity
On "Silent Sam," Massachusetts, and…
On "Silent Sam," Massachusetts, and complicity
There is a meme making the rounds to the effect that Massachusetts – of all places! – was the first colony to legalize slavery, doing so in 1641. Well, guess what? It's true. I've confirmed it from multiple reputable sources online (here is a link to