The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold To Build the American Catholic Church
The heritage of 272 African-American slaves possessed by Maryland Jesuits and sold in 1838 to raise the financial state of Georgetown University is evident in the narrative of Rachel L. Swarns “The 272”. However, during the period the households were affected, the tale dredges into the Mahoney family, composed of Harry and Anna and their ... Read More
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