The Complications of Sharecropping
Season 1
About the Episode
Historian Mary Ellen Curtin explains the complications of sharecropping and how conflict was inevitable.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 1m 57s
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Extras
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The Economics of Labor
Douglas A. Blackmon talks about the reasons behind convict labor practices of the day.1:19 -
The Danger of Coal Mines
Historian Khalil Muhammad explains the various dangers in coal mining history.1:05 -
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Reflections on the Company Town of Westfield
UW Clemons explains the company town built by US Steel in the 1900s for its workers.3:09 -
Reflections on Sharecropping
U.W. Clemons talked about his grandparents and parents and their lives of sharecropping.2:18 -
Reflections on Robert Franklin
Descendant Dr. Robert Corley reacts to his ancestor Robert Franklin arresting John Davis.5:04 -
Reflections on Re-Enslavement
Descendant Tonya Groomes reflects on how this re-enslavement has effected so many people.1:46 -
Reflections on Learning About Family Legacies
Descendant Kate Willis talks about why exploring family stories is important.4:46 -
