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From Slave to State Legislator John W. E. Thomas, Illinois’ First African American Lawmaker
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From Slave to State Legislator John W E Thomas Illinois' First African American Lawmaker The book "From Slave to State Legislator John W E Thomas Illinois' First African American Lawmaker" tells the story of John W. E. Thomas, who was born into slavery in 1824 but went on to become one of the first African Americans elected to public office in the United States. The book explores how Thomas overcame incredible obstacles to achieve his goals, including racism, poverty, and lack of access to education. It also examines how he used his experiences as a slave and a freedman to shape his political views and advocate for the rights of African Americans in Illinois. The book begins by describing Thomas' early life as a slave in Kentucky, where he was forced to work long hours in the fields under the hot sun without any pay or rest. Despite the hardships he faced, Thomas never lost hope that one day he would be free and have the opportunity to make a better life for himself. He eventually escaped to freedom in Illinois, where he found work as a laborer and began to save money to purchase the freedom of his family members still enslaved in Kentucky. Once he had saved enough money, Thomas purchased the freedom of his mother, wife, and children, and they joined him in Illinois. However, the challenges did not end there. As an African American man in a predominantly white community, Thomas faced discrimination and racism at every turn. He was denied jobs, housing, and other basic necessities because of the color of his skin.
From Slave to State gislator John W E Thomas Illinois 'First African American Lawaker The book «From Slave to State gislator John W E Thomas Illinois's First African American Lawaker» рассказывает историю Джона У. Э. Томаса, который родился в рабстве в 1824 году, но впоследствии стал одним из первых афроамериканцев, избранных на государственные должности в Соединенных Штатах. Книга исследует, как Томас преодолевал невероятные препятствия для достижения своих целей, включая расизм, бедность и отсутствие доступа к образованию. В нём также рассматривается, как он использовал свой опыт раба и вольноотпущенника для формирования своих политических взглядов и отстаивания прав афроамериканцев в Иллинойсе. Книга начинается с описания ранней жизни Томаса как раба в Кентукки, где он был вынужден работать долгие часы на полях под жарким солнцем без какой-либо оплаты или отдыха. Несмотря на трудности, с которыми он столкнулся, Томас никогда не терял надежды, что однажды окажется на свободе и получит возможность сделать для себя лучшую жизнь. В конце концов он сбежал на свободу в Иллинойс, где нашёл работу чернорабочим и стал откладывать деньги, чтобы приобрести свободу членов своей семьи, всё ещё порабощённых в Кентукки. Как только он накопил достаточно денег, Томас приобрел свободу своей матери, жены и детей, и они присоединились к нему в Иллинойсе. Однако на этом вызовы не закончились. Будучи афроамериканцем в преимущественно белой общине, Томас сталкивался с дискриминацией и расизмом на каждом шагу. Ему отказали в работе, жилье и других предметах первой необходимости из-за цвета кожи.
First African American Lawaker The book From Slave to State gator John W E Thomas Illinois s First Afst rican American Lawaker "racconta la storia di John W. E. Thomas, nato in schiavitù nel 1824, ma poi diventato uno dei primi afroamericani ad essere eletto per incarichi pubblici negli Stati Uniti. Il libro sta esplorando come Thomas abbia superato ostacoli incredibili per raggiungere i suoi obiettivi, tra cui il razzismo, la povertà e la mancanza di accesso all'istruzione. Egli considera anche come abbia usato la sua esperienza di schiavo e liberista per formare le sue opinioni politiche e difendere i diritti degli afroamericani in Illinois. Il libro inizia descrivendo la vita precoce di Thomas come uno schiavo in Kentucky, dove è stato costretto a lavorare per lunghe ore nei campi sotto il sole caldo senza alcun pagamento o riposo. Nonostante le difficoltà che ha incontrato, Thomas non ha mai perso la speranza che un giorno sarebbe stato fuori e avrebbe avuto l'opportunità di fare una vita migliore. Alla fine è scappato in libertà in Illinois, dove ha trovato lavoro come schiavo nero e ha messo da parte i soldi per ottenere la libertà dei suoi familiari ancora schiavizzati in Kentucky. Una volta risparmiato abbastanza denaro, Thomas acquistò la libertà di sua madre, sua moglie e dei suoi figli, e si unirono a lui in Illinois. Ma le chiamate non sono finite. Essendo afroamericano nella comunità prevalentemente bianca, Thomas ha affrontato la discriminazione e il razzismo a ogni passo. Gli hanno negato il lavoro, l'alloggio e altri oggetti di prima necessità a causa del colore della pelle.
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