Jennifer L. Morgan

About the Author

Jennifer L. Morgan is a distinguished historian whose scholarship illuminates the intersections of gender, reproduction, and slavery in early America. Her groundbreaking research explores how enslaved women navigated the complexities of labor, family, and resistance within the brutal systems of New World slavery. Through meticulous archival work and compelling narrative, Morgan reveals the central role of Black women in shaping the economic and social structures of colonial societies. Her work challenges traditional historical narratives and offers fresh perspectives on the lived experiences of enslaved people.