Haley JensenMar 30, 20213 min readOlaudah 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 JensenFeb 24, 20212 min readJames 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, 20212 min readJohn ThorntonJohn Thornton (1720-1790) was one of the wealthiest merchants in Europe. Thornton's father was the director of the Bank of England, and...