What is the timeline of africans in the Caribbean?

Africans were first brought to the Caribbean as slaves by European colonizers starting in the early 16th century. The transatlantic slave trade continued until the 19th century, resulting in a significant African presence in the Caribbean. After the abolition of slavery, many Africans in the Caribbean worked to preserve their cultural heritage through music, dance, religion, and other traditions. Today, people of African descent make up a substantial portion of the population in many Caribbean nations.