Igbo Landing Rebellion of 1803: One of the Most Powerful Acts of Collective Resistance in American Slavery

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The Igbo Landing event stands out in the history of American slavery because it was not a typical plantation revolt, escape attempt, or organized military insurrection. Instead, they rebelled against slavery in the most final way, walking into the waters rather than live as captives. By the early 1800s, the Atlantic slave trade had been […]
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