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The Reparations Special Report Is Now Live On The Anniversary Of Nat Turners Passing- November 11th

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  Nat Turner's rebellion, a pivotal moment in American history, dramatically challenged the institution of slavery in 1831 (NCPEDIA n.d). Born into bondage in Southampton County, Virginia, Turner orchestrated the most lethal slave revolt in U.S. history, rallying over 70 enslaved and free Black men. This bold act claimed the lives of about 60 white individuals, marking a significant escalation in the fight against slavery. The revolt deeply unsettled the South, intensifying white fear and leading to stricter slave laws and suppression of abolitionist activities. However, it also ignited critical discussions about the ethics and economics of slavery, setting the stage for the Civil War. After the rebellion, Turner evaded capture for two months, skillfully hiding in Southampton County. Authorities finally apprehended him on October 30, 1831, swiftly convicting and executing him on November 11. Posthumously, Turner endured indignity, his body mutilated, his burial place unknown. Turne...