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For Juneteenth, Get To Know Pittsburgh’s Abolitionist History
Published 3 years, 9 months ago
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This Sunday is Juneteenth, so we took a trip to the Heinz History Center in the Strip District to walk through their From Slavery to Freedom exhibit. Today, hear from Director of African American Programs Samuel Black about the cultural importance of the nation's newest bank holiday — and Pittsburgh’s abolitionist roots!
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