Sunday, February 6, 2011

Black History Fact- February 6


On February 6, 1820..... The first organized emigration back to Africa began. 86 free African-Americans boarded the 'Mayflower of Liberia' out of the New York Harbor. They were in route to the 'British colony' known as Sierra Leone, which WELCOMED free slaves as well as fugitive slaves.

Hope everyone is having a great sunday! xoxo

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