On this episode of The Parley in All Blue, Mark is joined by Abad Leyva to shine some light on the history and culture of Afro Mexicans, i.e Africans in Mexico during and after Slavery. The Port of Veracruz brought in more enslaved people from Africa through their port than the port of Charleston and Savannah combined. Abad Leyva will speak on his experiences and also the African impact on Mexico during slavery. Abad will also discuss the first time he came to America and what early life was like for him as an Afro Mexican in America. 

Highlights from the episode:

• Enslaved Africans in Mexico
• African Culture in Mexico
• Gaspar Yanga
• Abad’s journey from Mexico to the U.S.
• Cimarrones

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