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March 9, 1841 · Self-Emancipation & Justice

The Court Recognized the Freedom They Claimed

The Amistad captives resisted illegal enslavement, defended their humanity in court, and won the right to return home.

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Then

Kidnappers and governments attempted to turn free African people into property despite laws restricting the Atlantic slave trade.

Now

The Amistad case endures as a landmark story of self-emancipation, testimony, organizing, and legal advocacy.

Next

Justice begins by listening to people whose humanity powerful institutions have tried to deny.

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