The man who survived the last illegal slave ship to America
In short: Discover the poignant story of Oluale Kossola, also known as Cudjoe Lewis. As the final known witness to the Middle Passage, his recollections offer a crucial and unique viewpoint on an era of massive historical transformation.
The video explores the life of Oluale Kossola, a man brought to the United States aboard the Clotilda. This arrival occurred more than fifty years after the importation of enslaved people had been outlawed, making the ship one of the last of its kind.
Kossola's lived experience offers a unique window into the Middle Passage, providing historical insight and wisdom from someone who witnessed a transformative era in history.
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