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"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is a novel written by Mark Twain, firstly published in 1884. The story is told through the perspective of Huck Finn, a teenager who fakes his own death to escape his abusive, drunken father. Afterwards, he encounters Jim, a runaway slave, and they decide to travel North together. I chose this novel since I consider it to be an accurate representation of the 19th century, all whilst constantly interrogating the ideals of the South, as well as highlighting the hipocrisy of slavery. Furthermore, the way the protagonist manages to rise above his own prejudices has made me introspect upon my own morals and values, and ponder upon the fact that, nowadays, numerous ethnic groups still suffer from prejudice and discrimination.

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"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" - Mark Twain

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"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" - Mark Twain

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"Amistad"  is a movie directed by Steven Spielberg in 1997, based on the true story of a mutiny on the Spanish slave ship La Amistad in 1839. It follows the journey of the Amistad captives, who are brought to the United States and put on trial for their mutiny. I chose this movie since it explores not only the ethical controversies of slavery, but also the legal repercussions it had at the time. Furthermore, it's impact is immense, showcasing the bravery of the enslaved and their fight for freedom. Personally, I feel this movie is truly inspirational, daring to ask controversial questions of the 19th century of a certain philosophical nature, such as: "Is Freedom the very nature of man?"

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"Can't Truss It" is a song written and sung by Public Enemy, an American hip-hop group, in 1991. This song tells the story of thousands of enslaved individuals that had to survive atrocities, being "Divided and Sold for Liquor and Gold" as the song says. In addition, the lyrics are profoundly impactful, which is why I chose it, making sure that everyone who listens to it clearly understands the horrors the slaves had to endure: "Blood in the wood and it's mine, I'm choking on spit, feelin' pain like my brain bein' chained" to describe the passage from Africa to America. This song is one of the first that ever openly critiqued the slave's conditions.

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"Execrable Human Traffic, or the Affectionate Slaves" is a painting created by George Morland in 1788, nowadays being shown in the National Museum of African American History and Culture, in Washington D.C. This painting is an extremely important work of art, since it is the first to ever portray the slave trade. It shows a black man being captured by slave traders, and being separated from his family forecefully. What's more, this scene portrays the desolation and sorrow being captured meant for the enslaved, as they most probably would never see their friends and family again, which is why I chose it specifically. It makes any person seeing it sympathise with the victims of the slave trade, and consequently sadden upon contemplating the scene.

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"Execrable Human Traffic, or the Affectionate Slaves" - George Morland

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"Execrable Human Traffic, or the Affectionate Slaves" - George Morland

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When enslaved individuals were accused by their "owners" of acts that were considered unnacceptable, such as eating more than what they were supposed to, they were fitted with an iron muzzle. This "slave iron bit", currently shown in the National Museum of Jamaica is an artifact that was one of the most common ways to torture and punish said slaves. I chose this artifact since it displays the cruelty and wickedness of slave owners, who didn't have any regard for human rights. It truly fills me with horror, seeing the devastating punishments that would be inflicted upon enslaved individuals for no valid reason whatsoever.