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The Hermosa: How an American Shipwreck in the Bahamas Led to the Liberation of 38 Enslaved Africans

In 1840, the American slave ship Hermosa ran aground in British Bahamas while transporting 38 enslaved Africans from Richmond, Virginia, to New Orleans, Louisiana. British authorities, having abolished slavery in 1833, intervened and freed the captives, sparking a diplomatic...

Ranavalona III: How the Last Queen of Madagascar Was Overthrown and Exiled for Resisting French Colonization in 1897

Queen Ranavalona III was the last sovereign of the Kingdom of Madagascar, ruling from 1883 to 1897. Her reign was marked by efforts to resist French colonization, including strengthening diplomatic ties and modernizing her kingdom. Despite her determination, Madagascar...

Stockmen Trade: The 19th Century Practice of Renting Enslaved Men to Plantation Owners for Breeding in America

The 19th century in the United States was marked by the brutal and dehumanizing institution of slavery, which included various practices that exploited enslaved Africans for economic gain. One such practice was the "stockmen trade," a term used to...

The Decatur Slave-Ship Mutiny: The Little-Known Slave Revolt on American Waters in 1826

The Decatur slave-ship mutiny was an act of resistance that took place in April 1826 aboard a coastwise slave ship sailing from Baltimore, Maryland, to the New Orleans slave market. This mutiny was part of the broader struggle against...

The Spine-Chilling Execution of Ben: The Slave Whose Death Revealed the Depths of Slavery’s Inhumanity in the US

Slavery in America was one of the darkest chapters in its history, built on violence, fear, and dehumanization. Plantation owners relied on terror to maintain control over the enslaved, and fear was their most powerful weapon. Enslaved people who...

List of East African Countries and their Presidents (2025)

This list below includes the countries in East Africa and their presidents in 2025. It provides a clear view of the current political leaders in the region. It's a useful resource for anyone interested in learning more about East...

Jermain Loguen: The King of the Underground Railroad

Jermain Wesley Loguen, born into slavery in 1813, rose to become one of the most influential abolitionists in American history. Known as the “King of the Underground Railroad,” Loguen’s fearless dedication to helping enslaved Africans escape to freedom made...

Posey County’s 1878 Lynchings: The Largest Reported Lynching in Indiana’s History

On October 11, 1878, Posey County, Indiana, near the town of Mount Vernon, became the site of the largest reported lynching in the state’s history when a white mob brutally lynched Jim Good, Jeff Hopkins, Ed Warner, William Chambers,...

John Berry Meachum: The Abolitionist Who Built a Floating School to Defy Anti-Black Literacy Laws

In the early 19th century, a remarkable figure emerged in the fight against oppression and systemic racism in the United States. John Berry Meachum, a freed African reverend, educator, abolitionist and entrepreneur, defied the odds and built a legacy...

Freedom’s Eve: How African Americans Celebrated New Year’s Eve in 1862 in Anticipation of Their Emancipation

On December 31, 1862, African Americans across the United States gathered in churches, homes, and secret meeting places, anxiously awaiting the dawn of a new year. This night, known as Freedom’s Eve, was unlike any other in American history....

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The Hermosa: How an American Shipwreck in the Bahamas Led to the Liberation of 38 Enslaved Africans

In 1840, the American slave ship Hermosa ran aground in British Bahamas while transporting 38 enslaved Africans from Richmond,...
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