Philip Quaque
Philip Quaque (or Quacoe; both pronounced Kweku) was an African priest, missionary, and educator in Cape Coast, a city in Gold Coast, now Ghana. Born...
Samuel Ajayi Crowther
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The Legacy of Samuel Ajayi Crowther: A Pioneer in African Christianity Samuel Ajayi Crowther’s life and work are a testament to resilience, faith, and the...
The African Gold Coast
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The African Gold Coast, also known as the Gold Coast, was a region located in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea. It is now...
William Ansah Sessarakoo
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William Ansah Sessarakoo was a prominent figure in the transatlantic slave trade during the 18th century. Born on the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana) to a...
Dutch Slave Trade
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The Dutch played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade, which involved the capture, transportation, and exploitation of millions of Africans as enslaved laborers...
The Slave Route—Traces of Memory in Guadeloupe
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By proposing this itinerary, the “Conseil Général” of Guadeloupe invites you to discover heritage sites linked to the history and memory of slavery. Its aim...
Slave Burial Ground of Anse Sainte-Marguerite
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The discovery of human remains at L’Anse Sainte-Marguerite, threatened by coastal erosion, led to a series of archaeological excavations from 1997 to 2002. A team...
Pythian Building
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When the Pythian Building at 234 Loyola Avenue was completed in 1909, the structure towered over the surrounding neighborhood. But it was what the Pythian...
Homer A. Plessy
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A Pioneer in the Fight Against Segregation Homer A. Plessy was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for his pivotal role in...
Bennett College
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Bennett College opened in 1873 when seventy African American women and men began gathering for primary and secondary studies in the basement of Warnersville Methodist...