News Enslaved Africans landed in Virginia in 1619. USA TODAY is committed to telling the story, past and present August 27, 2019 Manuel Garcia, USA TODAY Comments Off on Enslaved Africans landed in Virginia in 1619. USA TODAY is committed to telling the story, past and present The goal of this project is to commemorate the landing of the enslaved Africans 400 years ago. We also want to hear your family stories.