MOBILE, Ala. — For decades, a handful of ancestors and neighborhood historians held down the legends of Africatown’s founding, recalling the stories of kidnapped people ripped from Africa and forced…
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In this short film, the descendants of Africans on the last known American slave ship, Clotilda, describe what it would mean to discover and document the wreck site of the vessel. ➡ Subscribe:…
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AFRICATOWN, Ala. — Dressed in African textiles, wax print dresses and headdresses, residents of this quaint neighborhood near Mobile, Ala., sang and danced to the upbeat melodies of a brass band…
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MOBILE, Ala.—The discovery of the Clotilda slave ship last month in the Mobile River Delta is one of the rarest of archaeological artifacts: tangible evidence validating the story that Africans had…
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By Mark Heim | mheim@al.com In January, USA announced the venue will be known as Hancock Whitney Stadium when it opens in 2020 under the terms of a 10-year agreement. Erdmann said Wednesday the…
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Hidden Gems By Derek Reveron There was a time when planners chose meeting destinations by selecting one of the biggest that offered the most of everything at the best prices. Not anymore. Finding…
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