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The Lash, the Chain, and the Baying of Hounds

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Lynne Handy

The black man occupied the position of mere domestic animal, without will or right of his own. The lash lurked always in the background. Its open crackle could often be heard where field hands were quartered. Into the gentlest houses … Continue reading →

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The Curse of Slavery

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Lynne Handy

Yesterday morning, men installed a gas log in my fireplace. I lit it and sat for a while with my rescue dogs, Schatzi and BoPeep, watching the leaping flames. The fire lent warmth, both physically and aesthetically, to the room. … Continue reading →

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