Enslaved Africans landed in Virginia in 1619. USA TODAY is committed to telling the story, past and present by info@share.sv | Aug 22, 2019 | Political 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.