Recognizes the 500th anniversary of the San Miguel de Gualdape Revolt, the first recorded rebellion against slavery in the U.S.

The bill recognizes the five hundredth anniversary of the San Miguel de Gualdape Revolt, a pivotal event in North American history where enslaved Africans rebelled against their Spanish captors in 1526. This act of defiance, occurring two hundred fifty years before the Declaration of Independence, is celebrated as a testament to the enduring human spirit and the foundational quest for liberty and equality. The resolution honors the legacy of those who first fought for freedom and provides an opportunity for reflection on shared history.

Recognizes the 500th anniversary of the San Miguel de Gualdape Revolt, the first recorded rebellion against slavery in the U.S.

The bill recognizes the five hundredth anniversary of the San Miguel de Gualdape Revolt, a pivotal event in North American history where enslaved Africans rebelled against their Spanish captors in 1526. This act of defiance, occurring two hundred fifty years before the Declaration of Independence, is celebrated as a testament to the enduring human spirit and the foundational quest for liberty and equality. The resolution honors the legacy of those who first fought for freedom and provides an opportunity for reflection on shared history.