Questioning Narratives of Black “Dis-placement” in the Province of Caracas, 1760-1809

Questioning Narratives of Black “Dis-placement” in the Province of Caracas, 1760-1809

Evelyne Laurent-Perrault (History, UCSB)
Thursday, April 13, 2017 / 4:30 PM
HSSB 4080

This talk explores the social roles enslaved and free women of African descent played in urban centers, in spite of the fact that they were perceived as the lowest members of society.

Sponsored by the IHC’s Slavery, Captivity, and the Meaning of Freedom RFG.