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This learning resource shares stories of the struggles for liberty in the lifelong fight for social justice of African American freedom-fighters in the USA, Britain and Ireland in the 19th century. Their histories are told to us through books, letters, photographs and other original documents held in the National Library of Scotland and the Walter O. and Linda Evans Foundation collection and in international library holdings.
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African American Countries Education Global Issues History Society & Culture
Middle School High School Adults
2100 Park Place Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205-226-3600
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