Slave revolts were significant acts of resistance and rebellion among enslaved Africans throughout history. These revolts were often sparked by the inhumane conditions of slavery, brutal treatment by slave owners, and the desire for freedom and self-determination.

One of the most famous slave revolts in Black history is the Haitian Revolution, which lasted from 1791 to 1804. Enslaved Africans in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti) rose up against their oppressors, ultimately leading to the establishment of the first independent Black republic in the Western Hemisphere. The Haitian Revolution was led by prominent leaders such as Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines, and it inspired enslaved people around the world to fight for their own freedom.

Another notable slave revolt is the Nat Turner Rebellion, which occurred in 1831 in Virginia, USA. Nat Turner, an enslaved preacher, led a rebellion against white slave owners, resulting in the deaths of around 60 white people. The rebellion was swiftly crushed, but it had a lasting impact on the discussion of slavery in the United States and contributed to the growing abolitionist movement.

Other slave revolts in Black history include the Stono Rebellion in South Carolina in 1739, the Gabriel Prosser Conspiracy in Virginia in 1800, and the Denmark Vesey Plot in South Carolina in 1822. These revolts, though often unsuccessful in the short term, played a crucial role in challenging the institution of slavery and inspiring future generations of activists and freedom fighters.