Voices of Captivity

The period of slavery in Brazil marked its history with blood. Punishments, pain, and suffering were part of daily life in the colony for centuries. Black people were separated from their families, and children grew up in the harsh reality of forced labor. But the legacy of our African brothers and sisters to future generations was far greater. Examples of humility, religiosity, affection, and kindness also left their mark on Brazilian lands.

In this work, the spirit of Luís Fernando, the beloved Father Miguel of Angola, through the psychography of Maria Nazareth Dória, brings us important information not found in any textbook. He experienced slavery firsthand and tells us about the Sexagenarian Law and the Free Womb Law, fundamental revelations for research and for truly understanding the facts.