Slave Ship Timber Returns to South Africa

0:00Welcome to Global News Today, two minutes of world news that matter. A piece of timber from the slave ship, South Josep, a candidate of Africa, is heading back to South Africa from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. This 33-pound relic has been on display in the slavery and freedom exhibit since the museum opened in 2016. The initial five-year loan got extended, another five years in 2021, and it ends on July 1. The ship sank off Cape Town in December 1794, while carrying over 400 captives from Mozambique to Brazil. About half the people aboard died, and survivors were sold into slavery nearby. Recovered in 2015 through an international project, it's one of the first known wrecks tied to the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Visitors have called the display incredibly powerful, bringing the horrors of the middle passage to life in a dark gallery with ballasts nearby. People describe feeling sadness, anger, and empathy, saying it moves the story beyond

1:00textbooks. One chaperone noted the solomood as families reflected on the misery endured. Other ship artifacts, like the ballast, will stay on view for two more years before returning home. A cargo manifest from the ship will take the timber's place. Due to its fragile wood, a custom crate is being built for safe transport later this year. The last chance to see the timber is March 22nd. Some leaders stress this follows. South Africa's strict cultural laws and has nothing to do with recent reviews of history exhibits. They promised the story's impact remained strong with the other items. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.