On July 31, 1761 the French ship L'Utile left Madagascar for Mauritius with 150 sailors on board and about 100 illegally transported African captives. A week later the ship went under. The Africans were shut down in the holds and several died, but a wave cracked open the hull and 88 escaped. Along with 120 sailors, they Read More
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African Heroes on a Desert Island
May 16, 2009
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October 06, 2009 10:43 AM EDT
Hi this Robert Greenaway currently living in Mauritius.I am intrigued by the questions that arise from this slice of history.I doubt the answers will ever emerge but it is incredibly thought provoking
- belleetoile
December 04, 2009 11:33 AM EST
This story is heartbreaking, yet so inspiring. You were able to challenge us into thinking of the accomplishments and resilience of those who experienced such fate, rather than, yet again, focus on the enslavers. As a consequence, rather than empathy, which naturally is called upon in the context of slavery, one finds him/herself proud and inspired.
Thank you for a wonderful account of history.
- Khady Brumblay
November 06, 2011 9:55 AM EST
You know I've often just by the sheer recognition of being Black believed in an internal ability to create my way out of any portion of my life that didn't suit the vision of myself. Recently I found myself in what appeared or at least felt like a prison of some sort...a feeling of being locked away and with a strong invitation to think this is it and I can't do anymore. Why are you sharing this you may ask? Well, what you just taught me and allowed me to have a glimpse of through this blog confirms my internal knowing. I will make these ancestors proud of me by adapting (which was the title of a paper my younger self wrote for no reason at 16 years of age) and creating my way out of this. Many blessings to you and thank you for the life you chose to live in order to carry this type of teaching!
- Ms. Jesue Walker