Enslaved Africans Petitioned for Freedom in the Colonial Era One of the most historically inaccurate statements ever thrown at Black Americans is:“Go back to Africa.”What many people don’t realize is this: During the colonial era, enslaved Africans petitioned for freedom.Some even formally requested to be sent back to Africa. They didn’t ask to be here in the first place. They were kidnapped.Trafficked. Sold into generational … Continue reading Enslaved Africans Petitioned for Freedom in Colonial America The History Behind “Go Back to Africa”