The South Carolina Senate has introduced a resolution to commemorate the five hundredth anniversary of the San Miguel de Gualdape Revolt, a significant yet often overlooked event in North American history. This revolt, which took place in 1526, involved enslaved Africans who were part of the first European settlement in what is now the continental United States. The resolution highlights the bravery of these individuals who rose against their captors, marking the first recorded rebellion against slavery in the territory that would become the United States. Their actions not only contributed to the collapse of the colony but also established a multi-racial tradition of resistance and the first known instance of Afro-Indigenous maroonage in North America.

The resolution serves as a call for reflection on shared history and a recommitment to the principles of freedom and justice for all. It recognizes the legacy of those who fought for their freedom and honors the ancestors of this resistance. Additionally, the resolution includes a provision to present a copy to the Gullah Goodz Heritage Foundation, further emphasizing the importance of this historical event and its impact on contemporary discussions about liberty and equality.