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Secret Slave Society
In this episode of the History of Being Black podcast, host Dr. Johnathan JeVon White sits down with renowned historian Dr. Marcus Rediker for a powerful conversation about freedom, resistance, and the people history often overlooks. Dr. Rediker shares his unconventional journey into scholarship and explains why “history from below” — the stories of everyday people — is essential to fully understanding the past. The discussion centers on Dr. Rediker’s latest project, Freedom Ship, which uncovers maritime escape routes used by enslaved Africans seeking freedom. He highlights the critical role…
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