This essay is an extended analysis and critical commentary on Heather Jane Sharkey's work, "Domestic slavery in the nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century northern Sudan" (1992). The goal is to deeply explore the author's thesis, which shifts the focus from slavery as a mere phenomenon of trade or agricultural exploitation to examine it as a complex institution, rooted in the social and cultural fabric of Sudan. The text discusses the transformation of slavery from an elite practice to a mass phenomenon and analyzes its role in the ethics of idleness and social prestige. It also addresses the methodological challenges related to the lack of direct sources and the diversity of slaves' experiences, which are often ignored by traditional historiography. In conclusion, our essay draws a parallel between the unresolved legacy of slavery in Sudan and its repercussions on systemic racism and inequality in the United States, highlighting how in both contexts, the past continues to shape the dynamics of the present.