'The Powerful Meaning of Black Mermaids in American History' by Lindsey Stewart - TIME

TIME | September 8, 2025

Lindsey Stewart, author of the critically acclaimed The Conjuring of America, has written an enlightening article for TIME titled “The Powerful Meaning of Black Mermaids in American History.” “For centuries, Black enslaved communities invoked mermaids as they organized rebellions against slavery,” she says in her detailed analysis.

Follow the link above to read her article.