Sunday, February 13, 2011
A Clever Hero: Slave Revolt Leader Charles Deslondes
In 1811, more than 200 slaves revolted against plantations along the Mississippi River near New Orleans. White planters formed militias to quash what became known as the German Coast Uprising. Two white men and almost half of the rebels were killed. One of the leaders of the revolt was Charles Deslondes. Guy Raz, host of NPR's Weekend All Things Considered, pays tribute to Deslondes.
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