Virginia marks the dawn of American slavery in 1619 with solemn speeches and songs
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/virginia-marks-the-dawn-of-american-slavery-in-1619-with-solemn-ceremonies-speeches-songs/2019/08/24/adbc84ae-c66f-11e9-9986-1fb3e4397be4_story.html