Kenny AkersJan 82 minCharles Deslandes and the Louisiana Slave Revolt of 1811: A Quest for FreedomOn January 8, 1811, Charles Deslandes emerged as a leader in the fight against slavery, leading a significant slave revolt in Louisiana....
Kenny AkersJan 32 min The Tryal Slave Ship Rebellion, 1805: A Defiant Stand for FreedomThe Tryal slave ship rebellion of 1805 stands as a powerful testament to the indomitable spirit of enslaved Africans and their unwavering...
Kenny AkersJan 33 minThe Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery (1688): A Pioneering Call for Human RightsThe Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery, drafted in 1688, is a remarkable document in fighting against slavery and promoting human...
Kenny AkersDec 29, 20232 minTexas: The Controversial Admission as a Slave StateTexas: The Controversial Admission as a Slave State On December 29, 1845, Texas was admitted to the United States as a slave state,...
Kenny AkersDec 28, 20232 minThe American Colonization Society (ACS)Liberia. The American Colonization Society (ACS) was founded with the intention of addressing the growing issue of slavery in the United...