Illinois Transatlantic Slave Trade Commission

Our Mission

In 2005, the Illinois State Legislature embarked upon an ambitious and groundbreaking project that could serve as a model for the entire nation. At that time, Legislation was enacted to form the Illinois Transatlantic Slave Trade Commission.

The Commission is charged with preparing a study of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its past and present effects on African-Americans. The Commission will submit recommendations for addressing the problems and educating the general public.

This web site is one of many resources the Commission intends to employ to fulfill its mission.