Because in those times, African Americans were rarely believed in court and he was afraid that even if he told to truth, he would be found guilty.
They are protest poems because the poet used the poems to express beliefs a bout wars and about the government that led her to wars. They are full of ideological beliefs and are kind of persuasive so they are often considered to be protest poems.
QUESTION: Satish was standing on the balcony watching the last rays of the sun. Loud and angry voices below distracted his attention. He ran down the stairs to see what had happened. He seen a guy yelling at a lady that she had cheated. Satish seen the girl crying saying “I didn’t do it he’s just a friend” he yelled at her “I seen the messages why would you do that to me” she ran. Her husband went after her yelling that he’s going to take her to court and get lawyers. She begged him not to do this. Satiah quickly ran over to her and said if she needed anything she stated laughing and said “yes, a lawyer” he called his friend and helped her. 2 weeks pass by and she lost the case because In did she did cheat he took one of the kids Nd she took the other they both had to switch after a week. The end sorry if this isn’t good I love tea so I ofc had to add the tea