16th-century slaves

Andalusian author

Nahua woman who was the interpreter, advisor, and intermediary to Hernán Cortés

Spanish explorer of the New World

Indian warrior (1548-1626)

Portuguese slave

Friar, conquistador

Russian rebellion leader

Spanish explorer

Estevanico (–1539), Esteban de Dorantes and Estevanico the Moor, was the first African and person to explore North America and one of the last four survivors of the Narváez expedition.

Spanish academic

Indigenous Colombian translator and intermediary

leader of a maroon colony near Veracruz, Mexico

Russian tsaritsa

Spanish surgeon

Dominican musician and composer

Bayano, also known as Ballano or Vaino, originally from the Yoruba community in West Africa, who was eventually captured by the Portuguese. He was said to be a strong leader who was heavily influenced by the Spanish. He is believed to have been in a position of power in Yoruba, as he developed traits of a king who would instill fear and obedience. Bayano, argued to mean “idol,” would ultimately go on to lead the biggest rebellions of enslaved people in 16th century Panama. He was even given the name “El Rey Negro Bayano,” by the Spanish, which translates to “The Black King Bayano.”

17th-century Korean Christian former lady-in-waiting

First black king born in the Americas