Born in Warren, Connecticut, Finney was the youngest of fifteen children. The son of farmers, Finney attended Illinois Wesleyan University, but his six foot three ...
The Bible and Slavery Part 17 Abolition and Modern Day Slavery (2009)
Video Series Table of Contents (17 videos): The Bible and Slavery Part 1 //www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwBA8fZupQM The Bible and Slavery Part 2 OT ...
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A brief discussion of the role women played in the mid 1800's in many different reform movements in the United States of America.
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On May 28, 2010, Radcliffe Medalist Gloria Steinem spoke about gender, violence, and social justice—with a dose of humor. She was introduced by Radcliffe ...
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The Civil War and Reconstruction (HIST 119) Professor Blight narrates the momentous events of 1857, 1858, and 1859. The lecture opens with an analysis of ...
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A feminist writer for the Washington Post wants to stop sending women to prison because it "abuses and victimizes them". The repercussions that abolishing ...