- 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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