Slave Narrative of Julia King
Julia King, born into slavery in Louisville, Kentucky, recounts her early life and family history during a 1937 interview. She describes her parents’ escape via the Underground Railroad, her experiences growing up on a plantation, and the struggles of enslaved people. After emancipation, she became the first colored juvenile officer in Toledo, Ohio. King highlights the importance of education and community among Black people and reflects on prominent figures like Abraham Lincoln and Booker T. Washington, advocating for self-improvement and unity.