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The Giant of Virginia — The 7 Foot 6 Enslaved Man Who Made Masters Flee in Fear

THE GIANT OF VIRGINIA — The 7-Foot-6 Enslaved Man Who Made Masters Flee in Fear On October 23rd, 1856, in Halifax County, Virginia, an enslaved man named Goliath—standing seven feet and six inches tall—killed eight white men in one night and led fifty slaves to freedom. Shot thirty-seven times by the Virginia militia, he died standing, never surrendering. This is his true story. 🔥 IN THIS VIDEO: The life of Goliath: from captured African to exhibited "freak" on Blackwood Plantation The crime that broke him: his pregnant wife sold as a breeding experiment October 23rd, 1856: the night eight men died and a system cracked The four-year freedom: maroon communities in the Blue Ridge Mountains The final stand: one man against 200 soldiers The legacy: how one giant's resistance inspired hundreds 📚 This is a true story of resistance during American slavery (1619-1865). Through historical research, court records, oral traditions, and period documents, we've reconstructed a narrative that official history tried to erase. ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This video contains graphic descriptions of historical violence related to slavery, including torture, murder, and brutal vengeance. The content is educational and preserves historical memory. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. 🇺🇸 HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Period: 1841-1860 Location: Blackwood Plantation, Halifax County, Virginia System: Chattel slavery in the Upper South Primary crop: Tobacco Enslaved population: 50+ people on the plantation 👉 If you found this story powerful: ✅ SUBSCRIBE to the channel 👍 LEAVE YOUR LIKE if this history moved you 💬 COMMENT: Was Goliath's revenge justice or murder? 📢 SHARE with those who need to know these hidden stories 🔔 TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more untold histories ❓ QUESTIONS FOR COMMENTS: What other stories of slave resistance do you know? How should we remember figures like Goliath today? Why do you think mainstream history erased his story? Remember: Knowing our complete history—even the darkest, most violent parts—is essential to building a more just future. Freedom was never given. It was always taken. With blood, courage, and the unshakeable belief that no human being should ever be property. This is the story of Goliath. One of thousands. Never forgotten. Always remembered. #SlaveResistance #AmericanHistory #Goliath #Halifax #Virginia #UntoldHistory #Freedom #Justice #NeverForget