Pompey, More Than A Slave.

Dear friends,

 I joined Blogger more than ten years ago and  I appreciate this wonderful opportunity to express myself here.

Today, I am writing about an  awesome young slave in Bahamian History. Pompey was born an African  slave on Lord John Rolle's plantation on Exuma Island Bahamas in 1797 Every slave  knew him, one thousand plus on this  Exuma Island Plantations;  namely, Rolleville, Steventon, Mt. Thompson, Ramsey and Rolle Town. At age thirty three (33)  Pompey  made himself the unofficial leader to guide, encourage and support.  Pompey  visited these plantations often running along the beach for twenty six miles. After spending a few days at Rolle Town in the south, he returned to Steventon, his home.  

If you are not aware of intelligent African slaves in 19th Century then let me introduce you to Pompey who was well versed in Literacy and taught other slave to read and write.

A Film has been planned to show case this extraordinary life. If you are interested in being involved in this film, send an email to: poitier.chase@gmail.com