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Elizabeth "Mum Bett" Freeman | Basic Black

Ella Harris on Instagram: "For as long as our country’s founding documents have existed, African Americans have been drawing attention to the hypocrisy of the Founding Fathers. One such early individual was Elizabeth Freeman (c. 1744–1829), who was called “Mum Bett” while enslaved. In 1781, Freeman and an enslaved man named Brom sued their owner, John Ashley, for their freedom, and the case went to court. The jury sided with Freeman and Brom, granting them their freedom and requiring Ashley to p

Elizabeth Freeman sued for her freedom in 1781, using the Massachusetts Constitution to challenge slavery. Her victory inspired others and helped shape the state’s path toward liberty. Learn more about Mum Bett’s remarkable journey: Read the full article → https://civicsforlife.org/elizabeth-freeman-claiming-freedom-through-law/ #BlackHistoryMonth #CivicLeadership #FoundingGeneration | Sandra Day O'Connor Institute

The American Revolution | Elizabeth Freeman Successfully Sues for Her Freedom | Episode 6