Most of us did not learn about the story of Robert Smalls, which is shocking when you look at what he accomplished.
In short, Smalls, enslaved in Beaufort, South Carolina is credited with stealing a Confederate ship and delivering it to Union forces in 1862. He went on to serve in the South Carolina legislature and the US House of Representatives. He founded what became the first public education system for all.
In this interview his great, great grandson discusses his life and why we are still working on social justice issues today.
More information:
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https://yourislandnews.com/great-great-grandson-of-robert-smalls-highlights-day-at-penn-school/
https://www.ocregister.com/2016/03/04/descendant-of-slave-who-stole-rebel-ship-named-head-of-planned-international-african-american-museum/
https://thegrio.com/2013/02/21/the-descendants-robert-smalls-great-great-grandson-says-hes-the-unsung-hero-of-the-civil-war/
https://www.greenvilleonline.com/videos/news/2017/09/18/michael-moore-reflects-great-great-grandfather-robert-smalls/105769670/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6T7ksyhUkw
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