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How The Catholic Church Profited From Slavery

How The Catholic Church Profited From Slavery

FromFresh Air


How The Catholic Church Profited From Slavery

FromFresh Air

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Jun 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

"You don't hear about enslaved people at Mass or in Sunday school," says author Rachel Swarns. Her new book tells the story of 272 enslaved people sold in 1838 to help save what is now Georgetown University.
Released:
Jun 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.