EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 15 MIN
The Write Team Daily: "The Middle Passage"
from The Write Team Podcast · host David Weaver
Today's episode of The Write Team Daily examines the horrific realities of the transatlantic slave trade through the tragic sinking of the English slave ship Sisters on May 17, 1787. Hundreds of enslaved Africans perished during the disaster, a heartbreaking reminder of the cruelty and human suffering tied to the Middle Passage and the global slave trade. Then, revisit the creation of the first color photograph in 1861, the publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, and the launch of the global gaming phenomenon Minecraft in 2009. Plus, a birthday spotlight on legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz, a remembrance of disco icon Donna Summer, and a powerful devotional from Genesis 15:6 on trusting God even when His promises seem impossible to see. 🎧 The Write Team Daily is our daily podcast covering world events, sports, innovation, faith, and inspiration. Thank you for listening, and be sure to give us a like or a follow! #May17 #ThisDayInHistory #HistoryPodcast #MiddlePassage #SlaveTrade #WizardOfOz #Minecraft #JimNantz #DonnaSummer #ChristianPodcast #DailyDevotional #WriteTeamDaily #PodcastLife
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