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Podcast: Black History Year
Episode: The Secret Black Colony Hidden In New Orleans’ Bayous
Description: Despite constant danger, the people in Maroon colonies in the bayous of New Orleans insisted on living free and proud, defying the injustices that had once sought to crush them._____________2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved yo...