Historical Events tagged with "african diaspora"
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Joseph Cinqué Leads Amistad Revolt
A group of 53 kidnapped Africans, led by Joseph Cinqué, revolted against their captors aboard the slave ship Amistad near the coast of Cuba. The captives took control of the ship, seeking freedom after being forcibly taken from their homeland. The mutiny highlighted the growing tensions around the issue of slavery and the rights of individuals in bondage during this period, capturing national attention.
Continue ReadingDandara's Capture and Final Defiance
Dandara, the courageous leader of the runaway slaves at Quilombo dos Palmares, was captured by colonial forces. Faced with the prospect of being returned to a life of bondage, she chose to take her own life rather than live in slavery again. Her act marked a significant moment in the resistance against oppression, symbolizing the fight for freedom among enslaved people in Brazil.
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