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Program Description
Description
“And before I’d be a slave I’ll be buried in my grave and go home to my Lord and be free.” - Oh, Freedom, 19th century spiritual
Travel in story from Africa to slavery to freedom, with stories of the Underground Railroad, Civil Rights, and African American Freedom Fighters. Janice the Griot uses historical stories to take audiences through Emancipation, Jim Crow, Civil Rights, and Black Lives Matter. Relive an escape from slavery, walk a picket line, sing a freedom song, and be a part of the story.
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The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian.
Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions around the county. For more information about the initiative, visit Carroll County's Celebrating America website.