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The Shared History of German Immigrants, African Americans, and the Issue of Slavery

October 12, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free

Discover the rich tapestry of the shared history of German immigrants and African Americans in 19th-century Missouri! Join us as German specialist Sydney Norton unveils the contributions of German immigrants who fought against slavery and worked with African Americans for social and political equality. Explore the efforts of influential German abolitionists, such as Friedrich Muench, Arnold Krekel, and August Boernstein. Sociologist Cecilia Nadal will delve into how this history inspired her play “An Amazing Story: German Abolitionists of Missouri” and will discuss its relevance today. Don’t miss this enlightening event!

Details

Date:
October 12, 2024
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Organizer

Cecelia Robinson, Clay County African American Legacy Inc.
Phone
816-781-7918
Email
robinsonc@william.jewell.edu
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Venue

William Jewell College
500 Liberty Hill, Yates-Gill College Union, Room 222
Liberty, MO, 64068
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Phone
816-781-7918
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