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Apr 2023
37m 15s

An American Love Story with Ilyon Woo

SHARON MCMAHON
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On this episode of Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon talks with Ilyon Woo, author of the new book, Master Slave Husband Wife, a love story between William and Ellen Craft. You may not be familiar with their names, but the Crafts were a determined enslaved couple who made their escape through disguise and performance, and in their success, defied the l ... Show More
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