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Harriet Tubman: Negro Soldier and Abolitionist #309

Harriet Tubman: Negro Soldier and Abolitionist #309

Episode description The text comes from a biography of Harriet Tubman, an abolitionist also known as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Published in 1942 and reprinted in 1973, the book explores Tubman’s life from her early years and revolt against slavery to...

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John Brown’s Provisional Constitution #308

John Brown’s Provisional Constitution #308

Episode description John Brown’s Provisional Constitution outlined a framework for a new government intended to replace the existing one in the United States, specifically targeting the abolition of slavery. The document details the structure of this provisional...

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đź“° Around La Porte: February 2025 #307

đź“° Around La Porte: February 2025 #307

Episode description This document, Around La Porte, Volume 14, No. 6, provides a snapshot of community happenings in La Porte, Texas, during February 2025. It covers a range of local news, including a recent winter storm, Valentine’s Day celebrations, and events at...

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Dilution of Vote Value in the U.S. House #304

Dilution of Vote Value in the U.S. House #304

Episode description The article examines the growing disparity between the U.S. population and the fixed number of representatives in the House. It highlights how the population-to-representative ratio has increased dramatically since 1790, diluting the value of...

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Why Is the Negro Lynched? by Frederick Douglass #256

Why Is the Negro Lynched? by Frederick Douglass #256

Episode description This is an excerpt from Frederick Douglass’s essay “Why is the Negro Lynched?” made available by Project Gutenberg. The essay addresses the rise of lynching in the South and the false accusations levied against Black men, particularly the charge of...

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