A modern-day physician descended from Sengbe Pieh, Michael S. Pieh has used his medical training to help people in Sierra Leone.
As of 1998, Dr. Pieh was a doctor practicing in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, who brought donated medical supplies to his homeland.
He has spoken publicly about the Amistad story and the challenges facing Sierra Leone, stating his mission is to create a better future for the country.
A Facebook post from 2024 mentions a "Dr. Micheal Pieh" being appointed as Global Chairman for a "Kush Campaign for Sierra Leone's U.S. Diaspora," suggesting his continued involvement in advocacy for Sierra Leone.