TUESDAY JUNE 23 at 5 pm SLT The Amazing Life of Olaudah Equiano. This illustrated informal talk by Tamsin Barzane discusses the extraordinary 18th century man who left Nigeria as a child in slavery, bought his freedom by his early twenties, and demonstrated accomplishments that left his world awed. This intellectual giant lived at a time when other Africans were also making a recognized impact in the U.S. and Europe, despite the degradations of slavery. Some free related gifts for you!
THE MIDDLE PASSAGE EXPERIENCE continues through June 30. Use this interactive tool to find out more about the African beginnings of this horrific voyage by choosing on
e of 10 specific identities, complete with bios and clothing. As this individual, walk towards the coast--there's a slide show about the trade and many of the coastal ports. Walk through the Door of No Return, a reproduction of the real monument from Ouidah, Republic of Benin, and pass the mourning egungun masquerades as you step onto a raft modeled after the famous slave ship diagram. Flowers honor the dead, and recite sections of voyage narratives when clicked. At the ship's prow, look for a second box with your character's name, and receive your new name, destination in the Americas, and strange new clothing. A notecard with reminiscences tells you what happened in the character's later life. Make history come alive and mourn with us over the lives lost, as well as celebrate the contributions that these unwilling migrants made to the United States. Begin the Experience at http://http//slurl.com/secondlife/Saminaka/56/92/29
e of 10 specific identities, complete with bios and clothing. As this individual, walk towards the coast--there's a slide show about the trade and many of the coastal ports. Walk through the Door of No Return, a reproduction of the real monument from Ouidah, Republic of Benin, and pass the mourning egungun masquerades as you step onto a raft modeled after the famous slave ship diagram. Flowers honor the dead, and recite sections of voyage narratives when clicked. At the ship's prow, look for a second box with your character's name, and receive your new name, destination in the Americas, and strange new clothing. A notecard with reminiscences tells you what happened in the character's later life. Make history come alive and mourn with us over the lives lost, as well as celebrate the contributions that these unwilling migrants made to the United States. Begin the Experience at http://http//slurl.com/secondlife/Saminaka/56/92/29
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