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  • The first formerly enslaved person to demand and receive reparations.
  • At 70 years old after she was emancipated, Sutton petitioned the Massachusetts General Court for a pension from the proceeds of the Royall family’s estate.
  • Sutton was awarded an annual pension of fifteen pounds and twelve shillings, approved by John Hancock.
  • Sutton’s effort set the stage for the ongoing reparations movement.

 

BELINDA SUTTON Hoodie

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