Thursday, April 30, 2015

YANGA'S VERA CRUZ LEGACY AND CINCO DE MAYO

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdsbJQe0_8jyZh0oIUxw6L2Uto5j8qyK9FSbGp2CrSfNT0Uj4wFlEBXSFYWhBRiv4E1W96DzV348z40njk3Iz071WAD2ct3w9z3Gy9V5C4Wh7Sis4M_qdb250aC4dZguXtCkUhnNxH_MQ/s1600/gaspar-yanga1.jpg Black historical roots in the Vera Cruz region dating back to 16-17th century's Yanga, escaped slave, maroon, and freedom fighter, helped to inspire the French defeat giving rise to the Cinco de Mayo celebration that is celebrated on May 5! Viva Mexico! http://www.commdiginews.com/history-and-holidays/the-international-scope-of-cinco-de-mayo-16735/ http://www.blackhistoryheroes.com/2011/05/gaspar-yanga-1570-african-slave-revolt.html?m=1 http://www.commdiginews.com/history-and-holidays/the-international-scope-of-cinco-de-mayo-16735/