This Week In Black History July 24-30, 2024

JULY 24
1651—Anthony (or Antonio) Johnson, a free Black man who had purchased freedom for himself and his wife, is awarded 250 acres of land in North Hampton, Va. Johnson was among the first group of 20 Black indentured ser­vants brought to America in 1619. Inden­tured servitude was a form of slavery which allowed the person to either work for or purchase his freedom. After be­coming free, Johnson became the first wealthy Black person in America. He even purchased five indentur