In 1619 he would be correct. It wasn’t until 1655 when John Casor became the first actual slave. Oddly, the very first slave owner was named Anthony Johnson, a black man that was an ex indentured servant. He reportedly was one of the first ones brought to Virginia from Africa. In other words, black perpetual slavery was started by, Anthony Johnson, a black man.
“In other words, black perpetual slavery was started by, Anthony Johnson, a black man.”
If you believe that, you’ll believe anything .