SYMHC Classics: Endlings

SYMHC Classics: Endlings

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The Rendition of Anthony Burns, Part 2

Our second episode on the life of Anthony Burns begins with his detention in Boston, which outraged Massachusetts abolitionists. Even after Burns was returned to Virginia to be enslaved once again, his supporters in Boston continued to work for his freedom. Research: Buehrens, Jo ...  Show more

The Rendition of Anthony Burns, Part 1

The story of Anthony Burns is one that resonates in our current times. Part one covers his early enslaved life, his escape from enslavement, and his arrest under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Research: Buehrens, John A. “Spiritual friendship and social justice.” UU World. Fall ...  Show more

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