Sara Forbes Bonetta was an unlikely story in the Victorian era. As child her family was murdered, and she was taken captive by an African king, until captain Forbes saw her and rescued her....
Sara Forbes Bonetta was an unlikely story in the Victorian era. As child her family was murdered, and she was taken captive by an African king, until captain Forbes saw her and rescued her. Eventually she was brought before Queen Victoria who recognized her intelligence, and agreed to sponsor her education, because of this Sara became one of the most educated and famous black women in the Victorian era, and she truly challenges our expectation of Victorian high society. Come and learn about this fascinating women on black history month. Support this Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LongMaySheReign Cartwright, Mark. “Oyo Empire.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, Ancient History Encyclopedia, 10 Jan. 2021, www.ancient.eu/Oyo_Empire/.
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