1939 – United States USA: African American and foreign migrant workers climb into trailers to pick cotton; a farmer operates an automated cotton picker
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In a powerful reflection, former sharecroppers open up about life in the fields and the backbreaking labor of picking cotton during 1968. Their stories shed light on the struggles, endurance, and resilience of those who lived through one of the most exploitative chapters in American history. These voices remind us of the sacrifices and strength that shaped generations. 📽️ Credit: via facebook/African and Black History AfricanArchives What did you guys think? Let us know in the comments. Follow
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