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Musical about escaping slavery raises consciousness, inspires conversation and action

August 20, 2018

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This illustration from an 1872 book depicts when Henry “Box” Brown was let out of the shipping crate in Philadelphia. The box – 3 feet long, 2 feet 8 inches deep, and 2 feet wide – displayed the words "dry goods." (Image: William Still)