Nikki M. Taylor

Dr. Nikki M. Taylor, an expert in African American history and author, delves into the harrowing story of Cloe, an enslaved teenager who resorted to lethal resistance against her brutal mistress. They discuss how Cloe's actions—drowning two young children—serve as a desperate appeal for freedom. Taylor challenges conventional narratives of passive resistance, illustrating the complex motivations behind Cloe's choices. The conversation culminates in a provocative comparison between historical and contemporary justice issues faced by black women.