Episode 4. Almost Free
Series: Then I'll Be Free To Travel Home-the Legacy of the New York African Burial Ground
From: ERIC V. TAIT, JR.
Length: 00:59:00
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By 1664 the African population in New Netherlands has significantly increased. The "Original Eleven" and their children are not only property owners, but one second-generation member is a renowned Barber-Surgeon (i.e. Medical Practitioner), one is a business-woman entrepreneur with multiple property holdings, and they have had access to educational opportunities provided by their Dutch owner-employers. They can also earn or buy their freedom. All this changes with the British takeover in August of 1664. This is the core of Segment #4.
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Piece Description
By 1664 the African population in New Netherlands has significantly increased. The "Original Eleven" and their children are not only property owners, but one second-generation member is a renowned Barber-Surgeon (i.e. Medical Practitioner), one is a business-woman entrepreneur with multiple property holdings, and they have had access to educational opportunities provided by their Dutch owner-employers. They can also earn or buy their freedom. All this changes with the British takeover in August of 1664. This is the core of Segment #4.
Broadcast History
Originally broadcast nationally 2004-2006
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