Hundreds of black men and women march in Jamaica, starting the Morant Bay rebellion.

Morant Bay rebellion

1865 rebellion in Morant Bay, Jamaica

The Morant Bay Rebellion began with a protest march to the courthouse by hundreds of people led by preacher Paul Bogle in Morant Bay, Jamaica. Some were armed with sticks and stones. After seven men were shot and killed by the volunteer militia, the protesters attacked and…