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A Lesson in African American History in the U.S.

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on February 27, 2023 · An educator guides us through the successes and struggles of African Americans in U.S. history.

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Posted on March 24, 2023 · Episode: 2532 Fanny Kemble, technology, and London’s circle of radical intellectual women. Today, another kind of radical.

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I SEE U, Episode 44: We Shall Not Be Moved [Encore]

Posted on March 17, 2023 · One of the last descendants of enslaved Africans who live along the coastal regions of Georgia says they have been fighting for years to preserve their unique culture, retain their indigenous traditions and prevent their precious land from being taken away from them. This episode is an encore of the April 16th, 2022 broadcast.

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Descendants of freed slaves file lawsuit against Texas City, state, for demolishing last part of historic high school

Posted on March 1, 2023 · The group said it was not given a warning about the demolition or even an opportunity to argue their case to keep it.

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I SEE U, Episode 76: The KIDO Gets It

Posted on February 23, 2023 · Generational entrepreneur Keewa Nurullah sheds light on her powerful legacy of being a Black business owner and why she created a unique, yet diverse kid’s boutique on the South Side of Chicago.

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