Joan & John Jackson’s Story
Part 2
Re-enslavement and Rescue
Like her husband, Joan is freed, but inheritance disputes within the family of her enslaver force the re-enslavement of Joan and her children. This event marks the beginning of John's decades-long fight for his family and their freedom.
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