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“I think all Americans need to recognize that, as tragic and horrible as slavery was, as big an economic shadow as it cast, the one thing it didn't do was strip people of their humanity. And I wish that all of us were as strong as the people that walked down those steps and got on those boats.”

Quote by Lonnie Bunch

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Lonnie Bunch is an esteemed educator born on November 18, 1952. He has had a profound impact on American historical education, particularly in the fields of museums and public history. Bunch is known for his deep understanding of historical narrative and innovative approaches. more

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