Clotilda Slave Ship Descendants' Reunion
Descendants of the Clotilda, the last ship to bring slaves to North America, participated in a reunion called the “Spirit of Our Ancestors”… read more
Descendants of the Clotilda, the last ship to bring slaves to North America, participated in a reunion called the “Spirit of Our Ancestors” festival in Africatown, near Mobile, Alabama. American History recorded portions of the reunion, interviews with attendees, and an interview with the organizer via Zoom. close
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Bobby Dennison Descendant
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Patricia Frazier Descendant
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Theris Howard Descendant
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Deja Jackson Descendant
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Claudia Keeby Descendant
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Deborah Plant Author
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Cassandra Lewis Wallace Descendant
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