Were black people in America before slavery?
Yes, there is evidence suggesting that people of African descent were present in the Americas before the transatlantic slave trade began. Some historians and researchers believe that West Africans may have traveled to the Americas as early as the 14th century.
Additionally, Africans were among the early explorers and settlers in the New World during the Age of Exploration in the early 1500s. They arrived in various capacities, including as soldiers, interpreters, and servants.
This information challenges the common assumption that the presence of Black people in America began solely with slavery. It’s a fascinating aspect of history that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves.
Difference between African Americans and FBAs
FBAs are the blacks who were in America before colonization.
African Americans are the descendants of the slaves brought to America from Africa.
After the colonization of America, many FBAs were enslaved.
While many others fought the U.S. or joined native American tribes.
FBA’s don’t believe in the concept of Pan-Africanism. They believe they are a unique ethnic group with complex cultural and societal ideologies different from Africans and other Black immigrants. Community members often call those who do not identify with the culture “non-FBAs.”
FBAs include descendants of slaves (African Americans) in their identity, history, culture and vice versa.