On June 2, 1858, the British-African Aid Society was officially registered in London. The society was created by Afro-British intellectuals and former slaves to aid newly emancipated Africans in the Caribbean and West Africa. Its goals included funding schools, supporting Black professionals, and building infrastructure in post-slavery communities. Though short-lived, it marked a significant instance of Black-led philanthropy and self-help during the Victorian era. The society laid early groundwork for Pan-African collaboration, and its members would later influence global movements for African autonomy and dignity, predating organizations like the African Association and the Pan-African Congress.
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