1712 – New York Slave Revolt Backstory: An uprising of enslaved Africans in New York City resulted in the deaths of nine white colonists and the execution of over 20 enslaved individuals. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are […]
1662 – Virginia’s Hereditary Slave Law Backstory: Virginia enacted a law that made the status of children (slave or free) dependent on the status of the mother, thereby institutionalizing hereditary slavery. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the […]
1705 – Virginia Slave Codes Expanded Backstory: Virginia expanded its slave codes, further curtailing the rights of enslaved people and establishing a more rigid racial hierarchy. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants of Africans forcibly brought […]
1680 – Virginia Slave Codes Backstory: Virginia enacted a series of laws restricting the movements and rights of enslaved people, laying the foundation for future slave codes. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants of Africans forcibly […]
1676 – Bacon’s Rebellion Backstory: A rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon in Virginia included both black and white indentured servants, highlighting class tensions and leading to a shift towards a race-based system of slavery. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African […]
1667 – Virginia Baptism Law Backstory: Virginia enacted a law stating that baptism did not alter the status of enslaved people, ensuring that converting to Christianity would not grant them freedom.Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants […]
1663 – Maryland Slave Law Backstory: Maryland passed a law declaring that all Africans brought into the colony would be slaves for life, further entrenching the institution of slavery. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants of […]
1641 – Massachusetts Legalizes Slavery Backstory: The Massachusetts Body of Liberties explicitly legalized slavery, making it one of the first legal codes to do so in the English colonies. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants of […]
1640 – John Punch Case Backstory: John Punch, an African servant, was sentenced to serve for life as punishment for trying to escape servitude. This case marked one of the first legal distinctions between African and European indentured servants. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who […]
(BPRW) Celebrating the Life of Myrtis Louise Hall Mason The Wake and Homegoing Service for the Revered Educator are set for June 27 and 28 in St. Augustine, FL (Black PR Wire) St. Augustine, FL — Myrtis Louise Hall Mason, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished grandmother, revered educator, and community leader, peacefully embraced the sunset […]