Why did Manny freed African-Americans live near the plantations were the days used to be enslaved and work for the former slave owners?

Freed African-Americans often stayed near plantations because of limited opportunities for economic independence and lack of access to resources to find alternative housing. Additionally, many had established social connections and community ties in the area, which made relocation difficult. Some also continued to work on the plantations as sharecroppers or tenant farmers due to economic necessity.