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The Forgotten Horrors: Tippu Tip and the East African Slave Trade

The West African Trans-Atlantic slave trade is a well-documented chapter in history, but it often overshadows the equally brutal and enduring East African slave trade conducted by Arab Muslims. This trade, which lasted for centuries, resulted in the sale of millions of African men, women, and children into bondage. At the center of this grim […]

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Anthony Johnson: The First Slave Owner in the American Colonies

The history of slavery in the United States is a dark and complex one, and it all began in the colonies. The first recorded instance of slavery in what would become the United States occurred in 1619, when a Dutch ship brought 20 enslaved Africans to the Virginia colony. However, the first known slave owner […]

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The Truth Behind the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Debunking Myths and Confronting Reality

The Transatlantic Slave Trade, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, was one of the largest forced migrations in human history. Millions of Africans were forcibly transported from their homes and sold as slaves to European colonizers in the Americas. The legacy of this trade continues to be felt around the world, with […]