Matilda McCrear: The Last Clotilda Survivor Who Sued for Justice In 1931 Alabama, 74-year-old Matilda McCrear—captured at age 2 aboard the Clotilda—filed a groundbreaking legal claim for reparations. Her story shows how the legacy of slavery lived on into the 20th century and still echoes today. #MatildaMcCrear, #Clotilda, #LastSlaveShip, #Reparations, #AfricanAmericanHistory, #BlackHistory, #UntoldStories, #SlaveNarratives, #JimCrow, #SlaveryLegacy | Black History Unfiltered

47 reactions · 5 comments | This #AfricaDay, we're shining a spotlight on the beauty, uniqueness, and innovation that embody our African partner nations. #Senegal and #TheGambia each bring their own richness to the continent as a whole, and today we highlight their nations culture. Wherever you are in the world, join us in celebrating #hospitality and Ubuntu — the African philosophy of "I am because we are." #Teranga #Africa #MercyShips | Mercy Ships | Facebook