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The Little-Known Story of Millie and Christine McKoy: Conjoined Twins Born into Slavery Who Rose to Fame as Entertainers

Twin sisters Millie and Christine McKoy were conjoined twins born into slavery, who later became one of the most notable “human oddities” attractions in the world. Billed as the “Two-Headed Girl” and also the “Two-Headed Nightingale,” the sisters delighted...

The Easter Plot of 1802: The Foiled Slave Rebellion That Shook Virginia

The Sanchos rebellion, also known as the Easter Plot of 1802, was a significant event in the history of Virginia. It was a planned slave rebellion that was foiled before it could be executed, and it had a profound impact on the politics and society of the state.

Sharpeville Massacre: The Tragic Event that Fueled the Fight Against Apartheid in South Africa

The Sharpeville massacre was a turning point in the history of South Africa, marking a major shift in the struggle against apartheid. On March 21, 1960, thousands of black South Africans gathered outside the Sharpeville police station to protest against the apartheid pass laws.

The Untold Story of Angelo Soliman, the Enslaved African Who Was Gifted to the Imperial Governor of Sicily in 1734

Angelo Soliman was an enslaved African man who was captured from a region in present-day Nigeria and gifted to the Imperial Governor of Sicily in 1734.

John Kimber: The Slaver Who Tortured an Enslaved Teenage Girl to Death for Refusing to Dance

John Kimber was a British captain in the late 18th century who gained notoriety for his brutal treatment of enslaved individuals. In particular, he was responsible for the torture and eventual death of an enslaved teenage girl.

The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on African Slaves by White Doctors

During the days of slavery, doctors looking for Human subject research always went for black slave bodies. They were the best options for two reasons, they were easily accessible and their lives were deemed worthless.

The Remarkable Story of C.R. Patterson and Sons, America’s First Black-Owned Car Company

C.R. Patterson and Sons was the first African American-founded car company in the United States. Established in 1915, the company was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of its founders, Charles Richard Patterson and his son Frederick.

Jacobus Capitein: The Ex-Slave Who Wrote a Dissertation Defending the Institution of Slavery

The ex-slave-turned-missionary Jacobus Capitein was a Ghanaian writer, poet, minister, and missionary best known for being the first person of African descent to be ordained as a minister in an established Protestant church

History of Human Zoos: How ‘Exotic Africans’ Were Displayed in Zoos in the West

During this time, people from various non-European cultures were brought to Europe and the United States and displayed in zoos as examples of "exotic" and "primitive" peoples.

Askari: The Indigenous Soldiers of European Colonial Armies in Africa

Askaris were soldiers recruited from local populations in Africa to fight for European colonial powers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Miguel I of Buría: The Slave Who Led a Rebellion and Crowned Himself King in Colonial Venezuela

During the years of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Africans used many methods to resist their captors. While much of...
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