Today in Bajan History| August 24th Runaway Slaves

August 24, 2023 00:04:43
Today in Bajan History| August 24th Runaway Slaves
TODAY IN BAJAN HISTORY
Today in Bajan History| August 24th Runaway Slaves

Aug 24 2023 | 00:04:43

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Barbadians were not docile slaves as many myths would suggest.

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