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Episode 144: The Pearl's Journey: Unveiling DC's Emancipation Day and the Struggle for Freedom
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Dive into the powerful story of the Pearl, the largest recorded escape attempt by enslaved Black people in 1848, and explore the profound significance of Washington DC's Emancipation Day. This episode uncovers the systemic inequities of the 1862 Compensated Emancipation Act, traces the ongoing fight for racial justice, and challenges listeners to understand how historical oppression continues to shape modern educational and social landscapes.
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