"We coming from the motherland,
Ship to another land
The journey,
seems impossible,
The struggle still Invisible,
Oh beautiful,
Oh spacious skies,
Sins unforgivable,
Not my type,
But they Stereotype,
Saying,
Don't believe the struggles,
Of a Negro,
-Rod Gathings
The transatlantic slave trade was a horrific chapter in human history. Between 1501 and 1867, an estimated 13 million Africans were kidnapped, forced onto European and American ships, and trafficked across the Atlantic Ocean ⛵️
The slave trade was a system of exploitation and violence that caused untold suffering. Millions of people died during the Middle Passage, the journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Those who survived were forced to work in brutal conditions, often under the threat of violence. They were denied their basic human rights, and their families were torn apart.
The slave trade had a profound impact on the African continent. It destabilized societies, disrupted economies, and led to the spread of disease. It also had a lasting impact on the descendants of enslaved Africans, who continue to face the legacy of slavery today.
This podcast song will explore the history of the slave trade, its impact on Africa and the Americas, and the ongoing fight to end slavery in all its forms.
The goal of this song is to raise awareness about the slave trade and its legacy. It is also to honor the victims of slavery and to celebrate the resilience of the African people.
