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jan 1, 1600 - 1550s-1610s: Negative connotations applied to Black slaves in England

Description:

- English perception of Black associated with negative qualities, and White is associated with positive qualities, mentioned in Shakespere
- 1554: 5 slaves brought to England to be translators
- 1550s-1560s: English travelers visit Africa and write negatively about its people

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Date:

jan 1, 1600
Now
~ 425 years ago