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Just a friendly reminder to catch the #PrincetonAndSlavery plays this afternoon at 1pm and 4:30pm. You won’t be sorry! Check out the website for more info! https://t.co/2svuVs6wUd

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In case you missed all the excitement yesterday, check out all of the other #PrincetonAndSlavery events happening today. You won’t be sorry!

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For more background on today's events, check out Dan Aubrey's story in U.S. 1: https://t.co/tIFSmusuVk https://t.co/RIfWkch6cC

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If you missed the showing of the #PrincetonAndSlavery plays today check at the showings tomorrow at 1 pm and 4:30pm!

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“King Peter” by Kwame Kwei-Armah is the narrative of a meeting between a US Navy Lieutenant and an African King. #PrincetonAndSlavery

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“Under the Liberty Trees” by Emily Mann tells the story of the 1766 auction of an enslaved family at Maclean House. #PrincetonAndSlavery

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“Travel” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins tells the story of a present day alumnus reminiscing about his college years. #PrincetonAndSlavery

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Plays starting soon! Can’t wait! #PrincetonAndSlavery

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Join me at 3pm at McCosh 10 for a walking tour exploring Princeton’s historic ties to slavery. #PrincetonAndSlavery

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Looking forward to the #PrincetonAndSlavery plays this afternoon!

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“In order to love a place you need to know what it is.” - Trip Henningson on Princeton’s complex relation to slavery.

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“In order to love a place you need to know what it is.” - Trip Henningson on Princeton’s complex relation to slavery.

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Before the Civil War, Princeton students created a climate of fear and violence directed at the free black community.” - Isabella Morales #PrincetonAndSlavery

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Isabella Morales, of Princeton University, discusses the relationship between Princeton University and the town’s free black population in the decades before the civil war. #PrincetonAndSlavery

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“As Mississippi grew wealthier on the backs of slave labor, it sent more and more of its son’s to Princeton.” — Trip Henningson, Princeton Class of 2016

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“More Princeton graduates fought for the Confederacy than fought for the Union.” - Jospeh Yannielli #PrincetonAndSlavery

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“Enrollment tracked the shape of the slave economy.” Joseph Yanielli #PrincetonAndSlavery

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Joseph Yannielli of Yale University — “Between 1840 and 1860 eight of Princeton’s graduating classes had more Southern students than Northern students....Princeton became a renowned safe space for slaveholders.” #PrincetonAndSlavery

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“The most interesting aspect of John Witherspoon’s life is his political actions regarding slavery.” Lesa Redmond discussing John Witherspoon’s decision to vote against an action abolishing slavery in New Jersey. #PrincetonAndSlavery