Sons & Daughters of the United States Middle Passage

About Sons & Daughters of the United States Middle Passage

The Sons & Daughters of the United States Middle Passage (SDUSMP) is a national organization dedicated to honoring, remembering, and educating the public about the millions of Africans who endured the Middle Passage and the institution of chattel slavery in what became the United States. The organization focuses on truth, reconciliation, historical documentation, and the preservation of ancestral memory.

Who the Organization Represents

Sons & Daughters of the United States Middle Passage represents descendants of Africans who were trafficked through the transatlantic slave trade and enslaved in the United States. The organization also serves educators, researchers, and community members committed to preserving this history and advancing understanding of its lasting impact.

What the Organization Does

• Honors and commemorates the lives of Africans who endured the Middle Passage
• Promotes historical research, documentation, and public education
• Advocates for accurate representation of slavery and its legacy in American history
• Supports memorialization initiatives and remembrance events
• Encourages genealogical and historical inquiry into African American ancestry

Where the Organization Operates

Sons & Daughters of the United States Middle Passage operates nationally, engaging communities across the United States through educational programs, commemorative activities, partnerships, and public dialogue. Activities may occur locally, regionally, and online.

Membership and Participation

The organization is a heritage and remembrance-based association rather than a military or veterans organization.

• Membership and participation are open to descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States.
• Educators, historians, researchers, and allies may participate in programs and events.
• No military service or lineage to a specific individual is required for participation.
• Participation is guided by the organization’s mission of remembrance, education, and reconciliation.

How Participation Is Structured

Participation is structured through membership engagement, educational initiatives, commemorative events, historical research projects, and partnerships with cultural, academic, and civic institutions. The organization emphasizes respectful remembrance, historical accuracy, and community-based learning.