In this episode of Black Folklore, discover the incredible untold story of John Benson, a former slave who escaped Alabama, rescued his sister, and built a thriving Black community on the very land where he was once enslaved. His son carried on his legacy by founding the first Black-owned railroad in the U.S. near what […]
Discover how a group of fugitive slaves from the Gullah Geechee community escaped bondage in the 1700s, formed alliances with Native Americans in Florida, and created a thriving free Black settlement. Despite relentless attacks from the U.S. military, these resilient warriors fought bravely to defend their freedom, even earning the title of “Seminole Negroes” for […]