The town of San Basilio, Colombia was the first town in the Americas founded by former slaves. 400 years later, its residents still hold on to their African roots. | Al Jazeera English
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The town of San Basilio, Colombia was the first town in the Americas founded by former slaves. 400 years later, its residents still hold on to their African roots. | Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera English. . The town of San Basilio, Colombia was the first town in the Americas founded by former slaves. 400 years later, its residents still hold on to their African roots.
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