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.
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