The Meanings of Freedom: Black Lives During Reconstruction
Overview
In the aftermath of the Civil War, four million enslaved persons received freedom. Juneteenth celebrates the moment of freedom for many of them, but the experience of freedom varied widely. In this lecture, we shall discuss how African-Americans made a new life and fought to overcome obstacles that left some wondering if they had “nothing but freedom.”
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