Where this image comes from | Escaping Slavery

[Mahogany]

Respect. Suddenly, my problems seem like nothing compared to this man.

[charlesbarboza]

“He had to fight alligators and snakes to get his freedom”!!! Amazing.

[autumnhannah]

It's insane that he even healed. Just imagine the pain from that amount of damage. Slavery is such a horrible evil of mankind. It's a damn shame it's still going on today.

[Playa]

That man went 10 miles though Gator infested waters….. damned warrior ✊🏾

[wolfeinhorn]

I’m 64 years old, and I’ve seen this picture all my life. Thank you for telling his story so I know him better.

[queenlegitimate]

So so so many with similar stories! Which is why we should NEVER FORGET. The least we can do for those who risked everything is remember them🖤

[Darkshadoz]

What a legend, I never heard of him, thanks for the information man

[saundrabrown]

The Most High God was truly with this man 🙌.

[cristina]

It hurts to see his wounds, yet he overcame his situation and found determination and bravery to escape to freedom. Such an inspiring post!🙏❤

[STYLEE-T]

Imagine what that felt like when the lashes were inflicted!

[johnwesley]

One point I’d like to clarify is that Gordon escaped to Baton Rouge, LA. There was a Union encampment there. He didn’t go to a northern state.

[geraldspud]

What our ancestors had to face and go through back in those times I can only imagine 🖤✊🏾🙏🏾

[Garton]

A true warrior. All honors go to this man.

[t.o.e.g.y.]

This man was a badass and a legend... Mad respect

[BDominique]

In those dark hours of the night when I'm getting tired studying and grinding out projects. I use stories like this to keep me inspired and keep the fire hot 🔥.

[chefvonsean]

All these years I’ve seen this picture and thought it was one of a captured slave. Now to know this was taken because he was a soldier in the union army fighting against the ones who contributed to his scars. I want to thank you for your service soldiers.

[Aldi-soup]

This man shows determination courage bravery and honour even through the toughest of times true respect is deserved for this dedicated man

[rosieannette]

the strength this man had not only mentally but physically absolutely incredible.. This really is he was gonna die trying bc he knew was gonna be killed anyway, the courage it took for him to believe in himself is why tht man did just tht.. but dammit man the anger i feel seeimg his scars i instantly can feel this mans pain im so sorry these autrocities happen i really am!!

[maureencoats]

😩😪words can’t express what I feel I RESPECT THIS MAN SO MUCH

[darren]

I’m a white male, I’m going to subscribe to this channel so that I can learn better and improve this country and stop racism. Thank you for this information.