One hundred and seventy five years ago we were slaves here in Mississippi. We came here as a slave with no rights, but today we come back to be part of the rebuilding of the state. How beautiful is that?

There are a lot of people in this situation. It's a crisis.

He is the slave of the Lord's slaves.

You had better have one King than five hundred.

Fugitive slaves were rare then, and as a fugitive slave lecturer, I had the advantage of being the first one out.

You said you left Mississippi in 1854," Ron says. He turns to Mamuwalde and asks "Were you a runaway slave?"

"Not at all," Cindy Lou answers. "Daddy freed him."

Ron's jaw almost hits the floor. His wine glass does.