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January 8, 2017 By Sonja Ebron Leave a Comment

From Mum Bett To Elizabeth Freeman

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Elizabeth Freeman is the name Mum Bett gave herself when she gained her freedom from slavery. What lessons about liberty can be drawn from her story in 2017? Among many others, freedom is a continuum.

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February 18, 2016 By Sonja Ebron 45 Comments

Enslaved Persons In The Nation’s Capital Sued For Freedom

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Courts don’t always deliver justice, but they often deliver hope. What else could have persuaded enslaved persons to sue for freedom when they weren’t even allowed to testify? An archive of 19th century federal cases is worth the read.

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