Was Jesse Owens father a slave?

Answer 1

Mr. Owens was never a slave. He was a share-cropper which means he lived and worked on a farm that was rented. The share-croppers were, by the way both Black and White and it is not too different from leased living quarters or other forms of tenancy. He was never a slave.

Answer 2

yes he was but then he escaped with his family and became free:)

Answer 3

he was not

Answer 4

yes