Paul Cuffe was a significant and fascinating historical figure who utilized his whaling fortune to benefit others, including by building an integrated school and advocating for African colonization.

“I became so fascinated that I took a field trip to New Bedford, Massachusetts, where there is an exhibit on him at the New Bedford Whailing Museum. And the park next to the museum was named in his honor. I It was not that I needed additional information. I was just so intrigued by the whole thing.”