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"Book of Negroes" reveals history of Canada and slavery

  • Writer: wwetvsports21
    wwetvsports21
  • Jan 6, 2015
  • 1 min read

(WWETV) Lawrence Hill's book "The Book of Negroes" was awarded in 2008 for the Commonwealth Writer's Prize. After getting the accomplishment he was given the opportunity to meet the Queen who had the real document that lends the book its name.

The book also reveals the uncomfortable history of not only slavery in America, but also across the boder in Canada. You can watch the mini series starting on January 7 on television. Check your local listings for times.

 
 
 

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