Tituba

Tituba was a Caribbean woman and servant in 17th-century Salem, Massachusetts. She is notably linked to the Salem witch trials of 1692, where she was accused of practicing witchcraft. Her confession, which included naming others, helped spark the mass hysteria and accusations that led to the trial and execution of several people. Her background as an enslaved woman and her role in the trials highlight issues of race, gender, and power dynamics during that period. Historically, she is remembered as a central, complex figure whose actions and accusations significantly influenced the tragic events.