Black People Resisted #502

Caption from poster… They resisted the practice of slavery and the trade in slaves From its inception in the United States in the early 1600s to its end in the middle 1800s. They resisted it on the ships from Africa. They resisted by Organized rebellion; and they resisted by direct, Spontaneous acts of courage. For their freedom, they killed and were killed. They poisoned And committed suicide. They always ran away, with some master always hunting for them. Their will set against the master’s will, They fought, and fought back, and died. They also survived, They took the lash and burn. They lost but won. By the strength of the North Star and set aboard the box cars of the Underground Railroad by their Resistance Slaves won in the cause of Human freedom.