THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The Zong: A Stain on Maritime History

The story of the Zong casts a shadow over the annals of maritime history as a chilling testament to human cruelty. In the year, this British slave ship, laden with hundreds of captive Africans bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a gruesome voyage that would end in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human li

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Silent Protest: The March for Black Equality in 1917

In the heart of the United States, a momentous event unfolded. In the summer of '17, a crowd of determined Black individuals embarked on a powerful protest march for equality. Their voices, though absent in the traditional sense, resonated with an undeniable power. Bearing signs and banners adorned with compelling messages, they marched through bu

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