How an enslaved man in Mass. sued for his freedom and ultimately freed others

Name: How an enslaved man in Mass. sued for his freedom and ultimately freed others
Uploaded: 2026-07-11T20:40:34.373Z
Duration: 4 min 41 s
Channel: WBUR
Description: In 1781, Walker sued for his freedom in the commonwealth. A judge ruled in his favor, and the case became a model for ending slavery across the burgeoning nation.

WBUR

Jul 13, 2026

In 1781, Walker sued for his freedom in the commonwealth. A judge ruled in his favor, and the case became a model for ending slavery across the burgeoning nation.