The Dutch West India Company
The Dutch West India Company (WIC), known as the West-Indische Compagnie in Dutch, was a chartered company established by the Dutch Republic in 1621. It...
Author : joe bodego
Slavery in the Caribbean
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Slavery in the Caribbean has a long and dark history that dates back to the early days of European colonization in the 15th century. The...
The Curaçao Slave Revolt of 1795
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The Curaçao Slave Revolt of 1795 was a significant rebellion that took place on the island of Curaçao, which is located in the southern Caribbean...
Christine King Farris
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Christine King Farris is an esteemed educator and the older sister of the prominent civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She was born...
Alice Childress
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Alice Childress (October 12, 1916 – August 14, 1994) was an African-American playwright, actress, and author. She was an influential figure in the American theater,...
Darwin T. Turner
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Darwin T. Turner was an influential African-American poet, scholar, and professor. He was born on February 9, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and passed away on...
J. Max Bond, Jr
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J. Max Bond, Jr. was an American architect known for his significant contributions to the field of architecture and his commitment to social justice. He...
Albert Murray
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Albert Murray (May 12, 1916 – August 18, 2013) was an American writer, essayist, and cultural critic. He was born in Nokomis, Alabama, and grew...
Margaret Bush Wilson
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Margaret Bush Wilson (1919-2009) was a prominent civil rights activist, attorney, and leader in the African American community. She dedicated her life to fighting for...
Hoyt W. Fuller
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Hoyt W. Fuller (1923-1981) was an influential African American literary critic, editor, and author. He played a significant role in promoting and supporting African American...