“Their captive forbears were Native Americans–slaves frequently known as Genízaros . . . who were sold to Hispanic families when the region was under Spanish control from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Many Indian slaves remained in bondage when Mexico and later the United States governed New Mexico.” Read the complete article by clicking here.
Indian Slavery Once Thrived in New Mexico. Latinos Are Finding Family Ties to It.
by lindaoppenheim | Jan 30, 2018 | Article | 0 comments