Sons & Daughters of the United States Middle Passage

A Hereditary Society for Descendants Enslaved Africans

10th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony

We are proud to announce the next recipients of the 2026 Phillis Wheatley Literary Award!

Marlene L. Daut is being recognized for The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe and their dedication to honoring the memories of our ancestors through the power of the written word.

See all the recipients here: https://sdusmp.org/conference2026/phillis-wheatley-literary-award-winners/

Join us as we celebrate Marlene L. Daut and all of our award recipients at our 10th Annual SDUSMP Conference, America 500K: Honoring the 500,000 Enslaved at the Dawn of the American Revolution, taking place virtually on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

Register today on our website to secure your ticket and get access to exclusive prerecorded presentations on genealogical and historical topics.

Don't miss out, register here: https://sdusmp.org/conference2026/