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Clotilda descendants mark anniversary of last slave ship

Published: July 10, 2022

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Descendants of the last African people abducted into slavery and...

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Slave shipwreck spurs revitalization and hope in Alabama

Published: February 20, 2022

Three years ago, the shipwreck of the Clotilda, the last slave ship to arrive in the U.S., was found near Mobile, Alabama. Archeologists are now learning details about the horrific journey endured by its captives. Clotilda descendants hope the new attention will help revitalize their long-neglected community and spread their ancestors' story of strength and resilience. Megan Thompson reports.

Source: pbs.org

The Skanner News - Questlove & Black Thought's 'Descendant' to Be Released Through Obamas Production Company

Published: February 3, 2022

The film tells the story of the members of Africatown, a community in Alabama created by people who were some of the last known human beings transported on an illegal slave ship from Africa to America

Source: theskanner.com