I was Just Thinking....: Random Facts 57

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Random Facts 57

A wedding between two American slaves could not include the words “until death do us part” because plantation masters had the power to part husband and wives. Because slaves were not allowed to have a Christian ceremony, they invented their own ceremonies that often included the bride and groom... Sign in to see full entry.

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