Businessman Paul Cuffee
Discover the inspiring story of Paul Cuffee, a visionary leader who broke barriers as a Black entrepreneur, activist, and advocate for equality in colonial America.
Discover the inspiring story of Paul Cuffee, a visionary leader who broke barriers as a Black entrepreneur, activist, and advocate for equality in colonial America.
Uncover the overlooked history of African contributions and royal diversity in England. Learn about the extralegal origins of slavery in colonial America and the abolition of slave codes by the British government.
Explore the legacy of Bacon’s Rebellion in 1675, a pivotal uprising that united oppressed groups but ultimately led to the entrenchment of racialized slavery. Learn how class rebellion was reshaped into systemic racial oppression and why this history calls for unity and justice today.
Explore the unlawful foundations of slavery in colonial America, its betrayal of English law, and the extralegal codes that entrenched racial tyranny. Learn how these practices were nullified by English law and the American Colonies Act, spotlighting the fight for justice and equality.
Discover the profound impact of Sir Henry Clinton’s 1779 Philipsburg Proclamation during the American Revolution. Learn how it expanded freedom for enslaved Black colonists, challenged the Southern economy, and reshaped the fight for liberty.
Discover the untold story of the Treaty of Paris and its implications for Black colonials during the American Revolution. Explore the compromises, contradictions, and enduring lessons of America’s founding peace.
In 1783, as news of peace spread, black colonials in New York faced rampant kidnappings in violation of the Treaty of Paris. Discover how British General Carleton defended their freedom against American opposition.
Explore the impact of England’s Glorious Revolution on colonial America, highlighting how it shaped governance, sovereignty, and the fight against unconstitutional slave codes.
Discover the New York Slave Revolt of 1712, an early act of defiance against enslavement in colonial America, showcasing courage and the unyielding pursuit of liberty.
Explore the 17th-century foundations of slavery in colonial America, the legislative overreach of hereditary bondage, and the pivotal role of England’s Bill of Rights and Declaratory Act in abolishing colonial slave laws.