African American History in the Badger State
Special | 42m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
Michael Edmonds traces the history of African Americans in Wisconsin to the 1720s.
Michael Edmonds, Director of Programs and Outreach at the Wisconsin Historical Society, explores the history of African Americans in Wisconsin beginning with the fur trade era of the 1720s. Edmonds shares stories of African Americans who were brought to the state as slaves and others who came as freemen.
University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
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African American History in the Badger State
Special | 42m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
Michael Edmonds, Director of Programs and Outreach at the Wisconsin Historical Society, explores the history of African Americans in Wisconsin beginning with the fur trade era of the 1720s. Edmonds shares stories of African Americans who were brought to the state as slaves and others who came as freemen.
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