Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=KBGkkbO4FPY Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter America 250: How slavery in Louisiana shaped the economic foundation of the U.S. [9PsCrHUgTff] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT ABC News’ Linsey Davis travels to the Whitney and Woodland Plantations in Louisiana to uncover the brutal realities of slavery that powered the economic growth and expansion of America. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: Connect with ABC News on social media: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: X: Threads: WhatsApp: LinkedIn: jecpeGgJG3E yukTOzHlM2p V7UKoaxGoQ4 XlxcIw4f784 7DLsVEcPk9X
ABC News’ Linsey Davis travels to the Whitney and Woodland Plantations in Louisiana to uncover the brutal realities of slavery that powered the economic growth and expansion of America. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: Connect with ABC News on social media: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: X: Threads: WhatsApp: LinkedIn: jecpeGgJG3E yukTOzHlM2p V7UKoaxGoQ4 XlxcIw4f784 7DLsVEcPk9X