The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave

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Set against the historical backdrop of early 18th-century Virginia, this speech by Willie Lynch outlines methods for controlling enslaved people through psychological manipulation and division. Lynch's strategies emphasize the exploitation of social and racial differences to maintain power and prevent unity among enslaved individuals. The speech serves as a chilling reflection of the systemic oppression and tactics used to sustain slavery in America.