Remains of Black People Forced Into Labor After Slavery Are Discovered in Texas
A cemetery found on a construction site is believed to contain remains of African-Americans forced to work on plantations through the so-called convict lease system. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Blacks
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/18/us/grave-convict-lease-texas.html?partner=rss&emc=rss