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The last U.S.-bound slave ship arrived in Mobile, Alabama, in 1860. Now its descendants are hoping the boat’s remnants will help their community out of economic and environmental disaster. » Subscribe to NowThis: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: https://go.nowth.is/KnowThis In US news and current events today, NowThis News is revealing the story of Africatown and its place in US history. We’ve heard about 1619. but there’s another date overlooked in U.S. history: 1860. the year the last slave ship ever known to land in North America — the Clotilda — arrived in Alabama.  Descendants formed the small community of Africatown, which has faced economic and environmental ruin. Now, area residents hope the discovery of the ship, will revitalize the town, and help preserve its history. #Black #Africa #Slavery #history #BlackHistory #News #NowThis #NowThisNews Connect with NowThis » Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live.    / nowthisnews   @nowthisnews