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Fortune's Story: Slavery in a Connecticut Town (Popularity:  )
http://www.fortunestory.org
Fortune was an African American man enslaved in Waterbury, a Connecticut farming community, in the 18th century. Mattatuck Historical Society tells the story of his life, the world he lived in, and what happened to his skeleton after he died.
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Society - History - By Time Period - Eighteenth Century
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William Wilberforce House Anti-Slavery Society (Popularity: )
http://www.childlabor.net/
Organization working for the suppression of child labor and slavery. Consumer guides, newsroom, kids' section, and profiles of current issues.
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Society - Issues - Labor - Slavery
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American Pictures (Popularity: )
http://www.american-pictures.com/
By Jacob Holdt, who hitchhiked more than 100,000 miles throughout the USA in 5 years. A multi-media show since 1976, it has been a focus for the international media as well as human rights and anti-apartheid groups.
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Arts - Photography - Techniques and Styles - Documentary
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Free Online Library - Booker T. Washington (Popularity: )
http://washington.thefreelibrary.com/
Creator of the Tuskegee University, read about the life of Booker T. Washington and his work "Up From Slavery".
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Arts - Literature - World Literature - American
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Holder, Laurence (Popularity: )
http://laurenceholder.com
African-American playwright who specializes in myths and tales about some of the world's most famous entertainers, historical figures and contemporary characters.
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Arts - Literature - Drama - Contemporary
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Related:
American Slavery
- Anti-slavery
- Sex Slavery
- Slavery Revolutionary War
- Sex Slavery Legislation
Uys, Errol Lincoln (Popularity: )
http://erroluys.com/
Includes reviews and excerpts of the author's books, biography, interview, and contact information.
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Arts - Literature - Genres - Historical Fiction
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Shaara, Jeff and Michael (Popularity: )
http://jeffshaara.com/
Official site for this father's and son's series set during American wars. Biographies, booklist, order autographed copies, movie adaptations, links, news and events.
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Arts - Literature - Genres - Historical Fiction
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Neuman, Herman (Popularity: )
http://www.herobooks.com
Bastards, Bitches, and Heroes, biography about two abandoned children who suffered severe illnesses, exile and slavery. Then they worked themselves through college and became world travelers.
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Shopping - Publications - Books - Specific Authors
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Constable, Daniel and William - Citizen Daniel and the Call of America (Popularity: )
http://www.citizendaniel.com/
Brian Jenkins' account, based on letters and journals of two brothers who sailed from England to America in 1806, and traveled from Niagara Falls to New Orleans.
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Shopping - Publications - Books - Biographies
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Legacy Research Associates (Popularity: )
http://www.legacy-research.com/
Durham, North Carolina-based firm. Company overview and contact information.
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Science - Social Sciences - Archaeology - Contractors and Consultants
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The Chains of the Consitution (Popularity: )
http://www.cassiodorus.com/
Essay exploring the history of American constitutionalism.
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Science - Social Sciences - Political Science - Political Philosophy
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International Christian Concern (Popularity: )
http://www.persecution.org/
A human rights organization promoting religious freedom and assisting international Christians who are victims of persecution and discrimination.
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Society - Philanthropy - Organizations - Religious
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The Wisdom Fund (Popularity: )
http://www.twf.org/
A not-for-profit organization tackling misinformation about Islam in the US; includes information on their publications and events.
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Society - Religion and Spirituality - Islam - Organizations
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Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Popularity: )
http://www.quaker.org.uk/
The official site of Friends (Quakers) in Great Britain, with directory of meetings and other information.
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Society - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity - Denominations
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Turnpike Wesleyan Church (Popularity: )
http://turnpikewesleyan.org/
Plattsburgh, NY. Provides links to enable contact.
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Society - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity - Denominations
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Christian Solidarity International (Popularity: )
http://www.csi-int.org/
News and testimonies from victims of religious repression and disaster around the world. Find out how you can help suffering Christians around the world.
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Society - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity - Issues
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International Christian Concern--ICC--Christian Persecution, HumanRights, Religious Liberty, P (Popularity: )
http://persecution.org/
International Christian Concern (ICC) is a human rights organization for religious freedom and for assisting Christians who are victims of persecution and discrimination.
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Society - Religion and Spirituality - Christianity - Issues
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American Truths (Popularity: )
http://www.americantruths.com/
Dramatic audio presentations quoting historic documents that contrast the values, beliefs, and behaviors of indigenous and immigrant cultures, and reveal the roots of today's controversies.
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Society - Ethnicity - The Americas - Indigenous
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The Black Presence in Britain (Popularity: )
http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/
A site devoted to providing historical information about the lives of the African / Caribbean people living in Britain prior to the 1950's.
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Society - Ethnicity - African - African-British
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Hammonds House Gallery and Resource Center (Popularity: )
http://www.hammondshouse.org
A guide to current and upcoming events, exhibits, lectures, activities, and educational programs at the Atlanta based fine art museum for African American art.
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Society - Ethnicity - African - African-American
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