From the day that Mathias de Sousa and Francisco landed in St. Mary’s county aboard the Ark and the Dove in 1634, Black Marylanders have made significant contributions to both the state and nation in the political, economic, agricultural, legal, and domestic arenas. Despite what often seemed like insurmountable odds, Marylanders of Color have adapted, evolved, and prevailed. Join Christopher Haley from the Maryland State Archives as he shares runaway ads, domestic traffic notices, laws, and comparative reflections on the financial impact of the institution of slavery.
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