Through research, I found that up to 35 percent of enslaved blacks brought to the New World were Muslim.

While some African Americans managed to achieve literacy, southern states prohibited schooling to enslaved blacks.

In 1809, they held nearly 600 enslaved blacks.

Both denominations preached to enslaved blacks as well as white settlers, and accepted them as members.

At a time when there were pew fees, free people of color paid for extra pews so that enslaved blacks could also attend.

On occasion, Ruggles went to private homes where enslaved blacks were hidden, to tell workers that they were free.

Louisville was the turning point for many enslaved blacks.

Historical records, such as censuses, did not record the names of enslaved blacks before the American Civil War.

Those favoring abolition wanted to free enslaved blacks and provide them with the chance to go to Africa.

By 1700, there were 15,000 free whites and 50,000 enslaved blacks.