EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 1 MIN
On This Day: Amistad Survivors Begin Their Journey Home
from AURN News · host Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane, Ebony McMorris
On this day in 1841, 35 survivors of the Amistad mutiny departed New York City to return home to Africa. After being captured, forced aboard La Amistad and later staging a revolt, their case reached the U.S. Supreme Court — which ruled they had been illegally enslaved and were justified in fighting for their freedom. The survivors returned to Sierra Leone in early 1842, marking a powerful moment in the history of the fight against slavery. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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On this day in 1841, 35 survivors of the Amistad mutiny departed New York City to return home to Africa. After being captured, forced aboard La Amistad and later staging a revolt, their case reached the U.S. Supreme Court — which ruled they had been illegally enslaved and were justified in fighting for their freedom. The survivors returned to Sierra Leone in early 1842, marking a powerful moment in the history of the fight against slavery. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company:https://aurn.com/newsletter
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