Unsung Hero: African Prince Championed Slave Trade Abolition 147 Years Before Wilberforce
Dr José Lingna Nafafé will deliver the annual Black History Month lecture at Kellogg College, focusing on Lourenço da Silva Mendonça, an African prince who advocated for the abolition of the Atlantic slave trade 147 years before William Wilberforce. Mendonça, a 17th-century Angolan author and diplomat, argued for the complete abolition, not just reform, of the slave trade through his writings and appeals.
Mendonça's advocacy was not a solitary effort. The lecture will also delve into the involvement of Black Christians from various regions in supporting his cause. These included members of confraternities from Angola, Brazil, the Caribbean, Portugal, and Spain. Their collective voice added weight to Mendonça's arguments, pushing for an end to the dehumanising practice of slavery.
Dr Nafafé's lecture promises to shed light on this lesser-known aspect of history, highlighting the crucial role played by African leaders and communities in the global fight against slavery long before it gained widespread attention in Europe.
The annual Black History Month lecture at Kellogg College this year will centre around Lourenço da Silva Mendonça, an African prince who championed the abolition of the Atlantic slave trade centuries ago. The event, delivered by Dr José Lingna Nafafé, will also explore the significant contributions of Black Christians from diverse communities in supporting Mendonça's advocacy. This lecture serves as a reminder of the often-overlooked African leadership in the struggle against slavery.
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