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In this unique panel our guest speakers will focus on the defining years of 1860-1920 and bring to life the experiences of a great variety of Americans, from the enslaved-then-free peoples and soldiers who marched with Union Civil War General Sherman to immigrants, workers, Native Americans, and women. Don’t miss learning more about Bennett Parten’s and Manisha Sinha’s groundbreaking research, new books, and insightful discussion with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Alan Taylor. 

A pre-eminent scholar of Atlantic history and the award-winning author of The Slave Ship, Marcus Rediker joins us to share his definitive, sweeping account of the Underground Railroad’s long-overlooked maritime origins.

Moderated by Lee Blake

This isn’t just a virtual event. It’s a homecoming. On the eve of Juneteenth, you are cordially invited to witness the power of family history as we bring lost names, stories, and families back into the light. Join Marc Morial, President & CEO of the National Urban League, as he reflects on his family history with renowned genealogist, Kenyatta D. Berry.