Benguela and South Atlantic Slavery, 1700-1850

 Mariana Candido examines the foundations of an Atlantic community in Benguela and its hinterland. In her talk, Mariana Candido will explore the emergence of Benguela as an important slave port during the first half of the eighteenth century and focus on the experience of the Atlantic creoles in the Benguela region, including the formation of families and the establishment of social networks throughout the period. This lecture is part of the GLC Brown Bag Lunch Series. Bring your lunch and we’ll provide the drinks & dessert.