African Women and the Middle Passage

Annually during Women’s History Month, the Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project (MPCPMP) acknowledges women who have had an impact on families, communities, and this nation.  As an organization that addresses Middle Passage history, this Women’s History Month 2025 we begin with the little-known history of African women who were crucial in resisting capture and facilitating survival during the Middle Passage.