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From Africa to the White House: Slavery and Freedom (Part 1--With Teaching Artist Ann Caldwell)

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This episode begins by tracing the journey of enslaved African people from the west coast of Africa. It also covers enslaved persons' arrival in the colonies and their lives on plantations. Host Ann Caldwell also touches on the progress that was made towards freedom prior to the Civil War. Part of the "From Africa to the White House" series.

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Runtime: 24 minutes 43 seconds

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