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William Whipper: Weaponizing Capitalism for Freedom
Season 1
Episode 67
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
Description
Discover the extraordinary life of William Whipper, a Lancaster County-born Black businessman and abolitionist who used his wealth, lumberyard, railcars, and steamboat to help freedom seekers escape slavery. From Columbia’s Underground Railroad to the fight for Black voting rights, Whipper transformed commerce into a powerful weapon for liberty.
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