Today marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Africans to Tidewater Virginia.
I give honor to the unknown millions of enslaved men and women who built this country and, via Black Wide Awake, seek to name those who lived and died in the corner of this country that I know best.
This illustration accompanies USA Today‘s graphic essay explaining the growth of slavery in the United States. You can find it here.
I appreciate that you are documenting the men and women in your corner of the world. A labor of love. thanks for the link.
Thanks so much for all your support, Carol!