free black community

A free Black community refers to a group of Black individuals who were not enslaved and lived with legal and social freedoms, often forming their own neighborhoods, institutions, and networks. These communities emerged in places like the United States and the Caribbean before the abolition of slavery, providing support, education, and cultural preservation. Despite facing discrimination, they sought autonomy and stability, contributing significantly to social, economic, and political life. Their existence highlights resilience and efforts toward equality in societies that often denied them full rights.