The Human Cost of Slavery: Dinah’s Story

In part two, we turn our attention to the deeply personal story of Dinah, a pregnant enslaved woman caught up in the Greenup Slave Revolt. With Professor Andrew Feight and Marlitta Perkins, we explore her life, her choices, and the extraordinary circumstances she faced during one of the most dangerous uprisings in Kentucky history.

Dinah’s story brings the human cost of slavery into sharp focus and reminds us of the resilience and humanity of those too often forgotten. Through her story, we better understand the lived experiences of enslaved women and how their courage shaped the fight for freedom.