10. Black Madonna gave emotional support the African Americans. She gave them strength and power. She gave them hope. She was worshipped as the Virgin Mary by the slaves. She was found in the river and was brought to a place of worship for slaves. Every time the white master removed it from the church and chained it up, the “lady of chains” broke free with no human help and returned to her people. This gave the slaves hope that one day she will set them free. She had a big red heart painted on her chest that people would touch during services so that Madonna would help them. Black Madonna was passed down from generation to generation until it was given to August and her sisters by their grandmother. August had a picture of Black Virgin Mary
