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Brooklynites: The Remarkable Story of the Free Black Communities That Shaped a Borough

Once one of the largest cities in the country, Brooklyn was also home to a prosperous free Black community who sought to grow their city as an anti-slavery sanctuary. In neighborhoods like DUMBO, Fort Greene, and Williamsburg, Black Brooklynites led an early chapter in New York City’s history in the fight for social justice, even as they risked their safety for the sake of a fairer, more just city. Historians Prithi Kanakamedala and Manisha Sinha reveal the stories of the Black Brooklynites who left an indelible mark on New York City’s most populous borough.











When: Mon., Apr. 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: The New York Historical
170 Central Park West
212-873-3400
Price: $35
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Once one of the largest cities in the country, Brooklyn was also home to a prosperous free Black community who sought to grow their city as an anti-slavery sanctuary. In neighborhoods like DUMBO, Fort Greene, and Williamsburg, Black Brooklynites led an early chapter in New York City’s history in the fight for social justice, even as they risked their safety for the sake of a fairer, more just city. Historians Prithi Kanakamedala and Manisha Sinha reveal the stories of the Black Brooklynites who left an indelible mark on New York City’s most populous borough.

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