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Documentary highlights West African slaves’ role in Louisiana architecture
A special screening of the award-winning documentary "Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans & Creoles of Color on ...
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Louisiana plantation where historic slave revolt started now under Black ownership
The Louisiana plantation home where one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history began has Black owners for the first time. They say the 1811 uprising can inspire a new generation to fight racism.
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Woodland Plantation house, site of Louisiana slave revolt, under Black ownership - NPR
The Louisiana plantation home where one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history began has Black owners for the first time. They say the 1811 uprising can inspire a new generation to fight racism.
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THE ELEMENTS OF SOUTHERN WEALTH.; Valuation of Real and Personal Estate in Louisiana. Slaves Worth Nearly the Value of All Other Property Put Together ... - The New York Times
Valuation of Real and Personal Estate in Louisiana. Slaves Worth Nearly the Value of All Other Property Put Together. Share full article. Aug. 2, 1862.
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A dozen Louisiana victims of police racism get $1,000 each month. The program is funded by a family that got rich off slavery - The Independent
A dozen Louisiana victims of police racism get $1,000 each month. The program is funded by a family that got rich off slavery. Participants in the unique program said the financial support helped ...