Matthias De Souza

This week's theme will focus on African-American historical firsts.   Mathias De Souza, an indentured servant, was the only black person to serve in the colonial Maryland legislature.   He is considered the first African -American to sit on any legislative body in what would become the United States. Mathias de Souza was one of nine indentured servants working for … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Historical Firsts