Black Meetings & Tourism - ONE SLAVE SHIP AWAY: LINKS TO THE CARIBBEAN

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ONE SLAVE SHIP AWAY: LINKS TO THE CARIBBEAN
As all Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s grand *Semiquincentennial,* commemorating 250 years since the signing of the declaration of independence, African-Americans particularly, are looking at the unique connections that we hold with our brothers and sisters around the world. The special relationship bonding us with other descendants of enslaved Africans is strongly represented in the historic journey from our ancestral home to what was called the New World, by way of the Transatlantic slave trade. Ships bearing kidnapped men, women and children from the continent of Africa, somewhat randomly docked in North and South American ports loading and unloading their captured human “cargo” in sea side areas throughout the Caribbean, including the islands the Bahamas. One of the many historically related treasures of The Bahamas is Bimini, a charming island paradise, with spectacular beaches, extraordinary marine life and scrumptious local cuisine. Based on national records, the island of Bimini was not a major established slave trading location, but rather, it was a thriving settlement founded by formerly enslaved people. Often referred to as author Ernest Hemingway’s retreat, Bimini is the westernmost chain of Islands in the Bahamas, located 30 minutes (about 50 miles east) from Miami. Many people became aware of Bimini when in the 1960’s Adam Clayton Powell Jr., a civil rights giant and renown politician moved to Bimini Island to escape heated political controversy. Few people are aware that in the peaceful majesty of the tranquil setting of this small island, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote 3 of his most memorable speeches, including the last oration Dr. King delivered, his “I have been to the Mountain Top” speech which he delivered on April 3, 1968, one day before his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee. Because of its close proximity to the U.S, Bimini is often characterized as the “gateway to the Caribbean” In addition to being a prime destination for cultural enthusiasts, it is known for big game fishing, extraordinary scuba diving, pristine, uncrowded beaches, luxury beachfront hotels, and a robust partying night life. This all makes Bimini an ideal destination for family and friends “get aways,” as well as for solo travelers seeking adventure or for those who wish to enjoy the calm serenity like that which surrounded Dr. King as he crafted what would be his “swan song” message to the world. For more information about Bimini CONTACT: www.marketplaceexcellence.com.

Industry Briefs

ONE SLAVE SHIP AWAY: LINKS TO THE CARIBBEAN

As all Americans prepare to celebrate our nation’s grand Semiquincentennial, commemorating 250 years since the signing of the declaration of independence, African-Americans particularly, are looking at the unique connections that we hold with our brothers and sisters around the world.
The special relationship bonding us with other descendants of enslaved Africans is strongly represented in the historic journey from our ancestral home to what was called the New World, by way of the Transatlantic slave trade.
Ships bearing kidnapped men, women and children from the continent of Africa, somewhat randomly docked in North and South American ports loading and unloading their captured human “cargo” in sea side areas throughout the Caribbean, including the islands the Bahamas.

One of the many historically related treasures of The Bahamas is Bimini, a charming island paradise, with spectacular beaches, extraordinary marine life and scrumptious local cuisine. Based on national records, the island of Bimini was not a major established slave trading location, but rather, it was a thriving settlement founded by formerly enslaved people.

Often referred to as author Ernest Hemingway’s retreat, Bimini is the westernmost chain of Islands in the Bahamas, located 30 minutes (about 50 miles east) from Miami. Many people became aware of Bimini when in the 1960’s Adam Clayton Powell Jr., a civil rights giant and renown politician moved to Bimini Island to escape heated political controversy. Few people are aware that in the peaceful majesty of the tranquil setting of this small island, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote 3 of his most memorable speeches, including the last oration Dr. King delivered, his “I have been to the Mountain Top” speech which he delivered on April 3, 1968, one day before his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee.

Because of its close proximity to the U.S, Bimini is often characterized as the “gateway to the Caribbean” In addition to being a prime destination for cultural enthusiasts, it is known for big game fishing, extraordinary scuba diving, pristine, uncrowded beaches, luxury beachfront hotels, and a robust partying night life. This all makes Bimini an ideal destination for family and friends “get aways,” as well as for solo travelers seeking adventure or for those who wish to enjoy the calm serenity like that which surrounded Dr. King as he crafted what would be his “swan song” message to the world.

For more information about Bimini CONTACT: www.marketplaceexcellence.com.