Alonzo Pietro, a Black navigator from Spain, is believed to have joined Christopher Columbus’s expedition that would lead to the European “discovery” of the Americas. Pietro, sometimes referred to as “Pedro Alonso Niño” in historical texts, served as a skilled sailor and pilot. His involvement highlights the often-overlooked presence of Africans and Afro-descendants in major global explorations during the Age of Discovery.
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