Afemo Omilami reads historic letter from former slave

Jordan Anderson became an enduring symbol of Black resistance to the point that scholars have lauded his wit and use of satire, irony and humor in his call for respect and reparations?

In July of 1865, Jordan received a letter from his old playmate, now Col. Anderson, begging him to return home to help him tend his plantation. Col. Anderson was “broke by the war” and with his plantation teetering, was in desperate need of help.

Jordan dutifully writes back.

Here actor and philanthropist Afemo Omilami reads Jordan's letter. This is part of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's series of Black History Month stories that explores the role of resistance to oppression in the Black community. Video by Tyson Horne

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