Black man found dead near Cross Roads after long hardship
A detailed, biased reminiscence traces the life of a Black laborer labeled as a stereotype. It recounts his hardships from postwar periods through Emancipation, including poverty, harassment, crop destruction, arrest, and eventual death near Cross Roads. The narrative asserts racial prejudice shaped his fate and criticizes locals for mistreatment and property seizure.
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Joolius Deeser
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