S2.Ep-17-History Unveiled: Harvard University's Ties to Slavery

10/14/24 • 6 min

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Join host Brittany Wilkins as she honors the legacy of the 70 individuals enslaved by Harvard University. In this episode of The Coin: Black History on the Other Side, we uncover Harvard's hidden history and its connection to slavery. How did Harvard rise to prominence and become one of the world's top educational institutions? Tune in to explore this untold story.

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Black Washed History - S2.Ep-17-History Unveiled: Harvard University's Ties to Slavery

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Welcome to "The Coin: Black History on the Other Side" podcast, where we delve into untold or overlooked narratives of Black history. As your host, I aim to illuminate lesser-known aspects of Black history from across the globe. Today, we journey to Cambridge, Massachusetts, home to the prestigious Harvard University. Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, and learning.

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