Inoculation Insights
Onesimus, an enslaved man from Africa, introduced a revolutionary inoculation method to Cotton, a Puritan preacher, who initially dismissed his intelligence. Despite Cotton's skepticism rooted in racial prejudices, a devastating smallpox epidemic in Boston forced him to reconsider and seek medical allies to promote this life-saving technique. This narrative highlights the complexities of historical narratives and the often-overlooked contributions of marginalized individuals.In this clip
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