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How They STOLE Your Last Name and Hid It From You

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The story of Black surnames is shaped by the brutalities of slavery, where the enslaved had their original surnames removed and were given the names of their enslavers. these names have become a testament to resilience and the enduring quest for Black identity amidst a backdrop of systemic racism and slavery

Join us as we unravel the history and significance of Black Surnames

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slave_name
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/many-african-american-last-names-hold-weight-black-history-rcna17267
To Make Our World Anew: A History of African Americans

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How They STOLE Your Last Name and Hid It From You

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