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The Boston Globe
Nantucket honors Black whaling couple
A new granite headstone was unveiled at Nantucket's Historic Coloured Cemetery to honor Captain Absalom Boston, a notable Black whaling captain who died in 1855. Boston was known for commanding an all-Black crew on a six-month voyage and for fighting for his daughter’s school admission amid segregation. The monument aims to preserve his legacy and attract visitors interested in Nantucket’s Black history.
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