From Montgomery to East New York

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From Montgomery to East New York

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Oct 26, 2020

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We dig into the history of a once-unacknowledged African burial ground in East New York, Brooklyn, and ask how a new library branch can honor that legacy. Read the transcript and check out our book list here: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/podcasts/montgomery-east-new-york

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Oct 26, 2020

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From Montgomery to East New York

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