African-American watermen and waterwomen have been the backbone of the Chesapeake Bay’s seafood and maritime industry for centuries, enduring grueling labor and low wages to build a legacy for themselves and their families.
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African-American watermen and waterwomen have been the backbone of the Chesapeake Bay’s seafood and maritime industry for centuries, enduring grueling labor and low wages to build a legacy for themselves and their families.