Caribbean slaves

Caribbean slaves were mostly Africans forcibly taken from their homelands and brought to Caribbean islands during the transatlantic slave trade, primarily to work on plantations producing sugar, coffee, and other crops. They faced brutal conditions, loss of freedom, and systemic racism, with their labor vital to the economic development of the region. Despite harsh treatment, enslaved Africans maintained cultural traditions and resistance efforts. The legacy of slavery shaped Caribbean societies and contributed to ongoing social and racial inequalities present today.