March 12th is Olaudah Equiano Day!!! Olaudah was a child when taken from his village in Nigeria and put on a slave ship. He lived a very hard life, but he accomplished much. Later in life he wrote down his autobiography and shared his life with anyone who wants to know. He is a very important figure because he shows how coming from the worst situation he was able to still grow, learn, and rise above. Thank you Mr. Equiano for all of your contributions and inspiration! Please click the link below and learn more about Olaudah Equiano. :-)
http://www.aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/olaudah-equiano-slave-and-author
"My dream now returned upon my mind with all its force; it was fulfilled in every part; for our danger was the same I had dreamt of: and I could not help looking on myself as the principal instrument in effecting our deliverance..." - Olaudah Equiano
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