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The 1839 Lemba Slave Revolt: Angolan Resistance in Cuba
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1839 Lemba slave revolt in Cuba, a largely overlooked uprising led by a Congo-born slave named Lemba. They discuss the context of Cuba's booming sugar economy, the brutal conditions on ingenios, and how Lemba organized a rebellion that burned plantations and evaded Spanish forces for months. The conversation touches on the role of Cabildos de Nación, the impact of the Haitian Revolution on Spanish fears, and the revolt's brutal suppression. Lucas explains why this revolt, though unsuccessful, reshaped colonial policies and inspired future…
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