Indian slave laborers
Indian slave laborers have a long and tragic history that dates back centuries. From the ancient civilizations to the colonial era, Indian slave laborers have...
Category : History
Lewis Garrard Clarke
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Lewis Garrard Clarke was a remarkable individual whose life and experiences shed light on the harsh realities of slavery in America. Born into slavery, he...
Moses Roper
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Moses Roper, an African American abolitionist, author, and orator, was born around 1815 in Caswell County, North Carolina. His life was marked by the brutality...
Beverly Randolph Snow
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Beverly Randolph Snow’s life story is a testament to the resilience and determination of a man born into slavery who overcame immense challenges to become...
The Washington, DC Snow Riot of 1835
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The Washington, DC race riot of August 1835 subsequently became known to posterity as the “Snow Riot” or “Snow Storm.” This pivotal event in American...
John Arthur Bowen
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In 1835, a young 19-year-old slave named John Arthur Bowen found himself at the center of a series of events that would later be known...
Belgium Colonization in the Congo
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The colonization of the Congo by Belgium in the late 19th and early 20th centuries is a harrowing tale of exploitation, brutality, and crimes against...
Frank M. Snowden, Jr.
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Frank M. Snowden, Jr. was a distinguished historian, professor, and diplomat, most notably in the area of the lives of Blacks in the ancient world....
African Blood Brotherhood
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The African Blood Brotherhood (ABB) was a revolutionary organization founded in 1919 by Cyril Briggs, a West Indian journalist and activist. The ABB was established...
Joseph H. Vann
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Joseph H. Vann, a prominent figure in Cherokee history, was born in Spring Place, Georgia, and left an indelible mark on the landscape of the...