‘For the liberated slaves, Freetown was an emblem of the possibility of self-governance, ownership and dignity, which was denied to them under the yoke of slavery,’ wrote the late Akintola J.G. Wyse, ...

He further claimed that GRV’s grandfather never went to any University before being called to the Bar and that he descended from a family of Sierra Leonian slaves. FFK wrote, “History is ...

Analysis - Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone on the west African coast, was named for the freed slaves who were returned to Africa by British members of the movement to end slavery. Founded in ...

Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa, has a special significance in the history of the transatlantic slave trade as the departure point for thousands of west African captives.

John Quincy Adams exemplified the courage and commitment to our founding ideals that made an end to slavery possible.

Historic ties between SC and West Africa run deep. A new travel restriction on Sierra Leone could hinder efforts to honor that connection on Hilton Head.

Sierra Leone’s rich history is testament to that. The founding of Sierra Leone The Atlantic Slave Trade began around the 1520s, but the area around Sierra Leone was not a major contributor to ...