in an orchestra, every note and silence carries the weight of history, much like the topic of slavery, a dark symphony that humankind has yet to fully silence. when conducting a survey on the complex narratives of slavery, one must pay no attention to the simplistic narratives that fail to capture the full scope of its impact. now, let us recommence with a new vision, one that embraces prevenient steps towards true understanding and acknowledgment. however, to discern the vailed secrets that history often shrouds in mystery, one might prod the bounds of conventional wisdom.