Ever Wondered How Slaves Really Looked?

It is important for every race of humans to know their history. Due to slavery in America, African-Americans  were not considered human enough to be properly included in the census or have any form of archives.

In these photos, you will see rare pictures of actual  African- American slaves. Notice the males and their body language. Some of this body language is still mimicked by todays African American men. Notice their facial expressions, you can see the despair, the attitude, the disdain for their establishment. In their eyes, you can see their tired souls.

These photos are a rare glimpse into our past.

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Slaves of Thomas F Drayton of Magnolia Plantation, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 1862. During the American Civil War,
D9915J Slaves of Thomas F Drayton of Magnolia Plantation, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 1862. During the American Civil War,
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five generations of a slave family born in Beaufort, South Carolina on the plantation of J.J. Smith, photo 1862.
Slave Family In Cotton Field near Savannah
ca. 1860s, Near Savannah, Georgia, USA — Slave Family In Cotton Field near Savannah — Image by © Bettmann/CORBIS

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Who Wants To See The “Good Times” Movie?

The original cast of the 70’s TV series “Good Times” wants to bring the show to the big screen. The cast (minus the late Ester Rolle) has reunited to start a Kickstarter in order to fund the movie. The project will only be funded if at least $1,000,000 is pledged by Fri, Mar 4 2016. To date, the Good Times project has earned $437 from 18 donors. To donate to this project, on the pic below.

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