I guess I didn’t quite get it the first time. When I think about it, I’m not entirely sure apart from that, ever since seeing an interesting video on Youtube a few years ago about a book by John Azumah Adembillah, a Ghanaian I believe, titled The Legacy of Arab Islam in Africa and related readings, the two slave trades — trans-Sahara and trans-Atlantic — have been and still are linked in my mind. And I must say, the bigotry out there keeps the connection pretty well lit up in my mind. Anyhow, when you have a chance, google Mr. Adembillah and his book. Also google the Zanj Uprising. Many thanks for your encouragement and back atcha with the same!!