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OppressionJanuary 1, 1808

Congress bans the Atlantic slave trade

The legal import of enslaved Africans ends, but the domestic slave trade explodes, tearing families apart.

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A history of Black Americans, the descendants of people enslaved in what became the United States. Content is drafted from reputable sources and under ongoing review. See the methodology, or suggest an addition.

Content note: this site documents racial violence, including slavery, lynching, and massacres. Some material and images are distressing, and graphic images are shown only behind a warning.