Ignatius Sancho

Ignatius Sancho, a pioneering voice in Africana thought and one of the first Black voters in British elections, and Benjamin Banneker, a notable African American mathematician and astronomer, delve into the power of their correspondence. They discuss Sancho's rise from humble beginnings to literary acclaim, emphasizing themes of emotion and justice. Banneker's bold letters to Thomas Jefferson challenge racial perceptions and advocate for shared humanity, while Sancho fiercely promotes anti-slavery sentiments and critiques social injustices.