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Mulatto by Statute: Legal Definitions, Beauty, and Market Value in American Slavery

In this video, we examine one of the most disturbing but rarely discussed aspects of American slavery: how law, racial classification, and physical appearance combined to determine human value. The term “mulatto” was not merely descriptive—it was written into statutes, enforced by courts, and exploited in slave markets. Using historical laws, court cases, auction records, and scholarly research, this video exposes how mixed ancestry and perceived beauty were legally codified and economically priced. We explore how slave codes defined race, how lighter skin influenced market value, and how American law transformed appearance into property logic. This is not a story about biology—it is a story about power, law, and commodification. It reveals how racial categories were manufactured to protect slavery, enrich slaveholders, and normalize inequality under the banner of legality. 🔍 Topics covered include: • Slave laws defining “mulatto” status • Colorism and market pricing of enslaved people • Court rulings on racial classification • Beauty, proximity to whiteness, and economic value • The lasting legacy of legal racial hierarchies 📩 For collaborations, research inquiries, or speaking engagements: donfortuneking@gmail.com #AmericanSlavery #SlaveCodes #MulattoByStatute #HistoryUncovered #RacialClassification #Colorism #LegalHistory #BlackHistory #SlaveryInAmerica #HiddenHistory #CriticalRaceHistory #SystemicRacism #AfricanAmericanHistory #HistoricalTruth #UncomfortableHistory