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04-03-26 Mary Moore Easter Mary Moore Easter, poet and emerita professor of dance at Carleton College, talks with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings about her book Free Papers and the story of Eliza Winston
Episode 1028
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
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On the KMOJ Morning Show, Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings speak with Mary Moore Easter about her poetry collection Free Papers, inspired by the testimony of Eliza Winston, a Mississippi slave who won her freedom in a Minnesota court in 1860. Easter shares the research process behind the book, including her deep dive into historical court transcripts and what moved her to bring this story to life through poetry. She also highlights her upcoming book reading at the Hennepin History Museum, where attendees can engage in discussion, ask questions, and purchase signed copies. The conversation underscores the importance of preserving and sharing powerful local histories that continue to resonate today.