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Film Tells Story of Life Before Slavery Through Instagram
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A new film on Instagram gives a first-hand account of what life was like before slavery.
The DuSable Museum and film studio Stelo Stories are teaming up to tell the story of a West African boy kidnapped into slavery. "Equiano Stories" is a new film that can only be viewed on Instagram. It brings to life the story of Olaudah Equiano, who was enslaved at 11 years old in 1756. His memoir is told in a series of stories posted over a 48-hour period.
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Chicago Tonight: Black Voices is a local public television program presented by WTTW
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices
Film Tells Story of Life Before Slavery Through Instagram
Clip: 2/12/2022 | 1m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
The DuSable Museum and film studio Stelo Stories are teaming up to tell the story of a West African boy kidnapped into slavery. "Equiano Stories" is a new film that can only be viewed on Instagram. It brings to life the story of Olaudah Equiano, who was enslaved at 11 years old in 1756. His memoir is told in a series of stories posted over a 48-hour period.
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Chicago Children’s Choir Reconnects with Black History
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Clip: 2/12/2022 | 3m 42s | How the Chicago Children's Choir is working to bring about change that the world can hear. (3m 42s)
Chicago Program to Give 5,000 Households $500 per Month
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Clip: 2/12/2022 | 8m 40s | We check in on the city’s guaranteed basic income program, set into motion months ago. (8m 40s)
The Push to Support School-Based Mental Health Services
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Clip: 2/12/2022 | 7m 15s | We look at the role of school counselors in keeping kids mentally healthy. (7m 15s)
Vivian Harsh, Chicago’s First Black Librarian
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Clip: 2/12/2022 | 1m 32s | Chicago's first Black librarian and the collection of Black history she built. (1m 32s)
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