On this day, a group of enslaved Black men in Massachusetts submitted a petition to the colonial legislature, seeking their freedom. Citing natural rights and the ideals of liberty fueling the American Revolution, they argued that they too were entitled to freedom. This was one of at least eight freedom petitions submitted by enslaved people in Massachusetts during the Revolutionary War period, showcasing early Black resistance and advocacy for human rights in America.
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