The Fugitive Blacksmith: James W. C. Pennington
A reading of The Fugitive Blacksmith; or Events in the History of James W. C. Pennington, Pastor of a Presbyterian Church, New York, Formerly a Slave in the State of Maryland, United States.
20 Nov 20232h 15min
Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave, Written by Himself.
This episode is a reading of the Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb, An American Slave, Written by Himself. Originally published in New York in 1849.
9 Nov 20235h 1min
The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada
This episode is a reading of The Life of Josiah Henson, Formerly a Slave, Now an Inhabitant of Canada as Narrated by Himself, published in 1849.
29 Okt 20232h 15min
A Letter to the American Slaves from those who have fled from American Slavery
This episode is a reading from the convention meeting minutes for the Fugitive Slave Law Convention in Cazenovia, New York, August 21-22, 1850. The convention was held to condemn the Fugitive Slave Ac...
14 Sep 202320min
A Fate Worse Than Death
This episode is a reading of various newspaper articles about enslaved women, men and children who chose to end their lives to escape slavery in the United States of America.
5 Sep 202345min
Negroes Rising
This episode is the reading of a newspaper article about a successful takeover of a slave ship in 1730. It is the account of Captain George Scot, detailing how he lost command of his slave ship to the...
28 Jun 20239min
Just Arrived from Africa
This episode is a reading of newspaper articles between the years, 1700 and 1800 detailing experiences of African men and women, newly enslaved in the United States.
28 Jun 202318min
VOLUME 2: The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano Gustavus Vassa The African.
This episode is a reading of The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano Gustavus Vassa The African Written by Himself, Volume 2. An autobiography first published in 1789.
25 Jun 20234h 11min
