Haley JensenMar 30, 20213 minOlaudah Equiano/Gustavus VassaOlaudah Equiano/ Gustavus Vassa (1745–1797) was an author, abolitionist, and seamen. He most likely grew up in present day Nigeria. As a...
Haley JensenMar 16, 20212 minScipio MoorheadScipio Moorhead is an enslaved artist of African descent. None of his works are signed and most historians assume that he was the artist...
Haley JensenMar 16, 20212 minIgnatius Sancho Ignatius Sancho (1729?-1780) was born on the middle passage, his mother died shortly after his birth and father committed suicide rather...
Haley JensenFeb 24, 20212 minJames Albert Ukawsaw GronniosawJames Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw (1710? -1775) was the grandson of the king of Bournou, in modern day Northern Eastern Nigeria. He grew...
Haley JensenFeb 23, 20213 minBenjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American politician, writer, Quaker, diplomat, philosopher, and socialite. In 1721 Franklin started the New...
Haley JensenFeb 23, 20213 minVoltaire*WARNING* This page includes harmful racist stereotypes and racist slurs from the 18th century. These words were offensive and wrong at...