The tale of former slaver, writer, and abolitionist Olaudah Equiano (pictured) spans continents, informing his writing of the intercontinental slave trade known as “The Middle Passage.” On this day in 1766, Equiano was fortunate enough to purchase his freedom and forged a life as an author, merchant, and explorer. SEE ALSO: White Mob, Black Militia […]
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