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Chronicling the role of the early American press in perpetuating slavery with newspaper advertisements published 250 years ago today. Director: @TradeCardCarl

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Colonial newspapers contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “RUN AWAY ... a NEGROE slave, called CATO ... broke into a house in York-Town, and stole from, thence upwards of Ninety Pounds.” (Pennsylvania Gazette 10/28/1772)

Colonial newspapers contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “RUN AWAY ... a NEGROE slave, called CATO ... broke into a house in York-Town, and stole from, thence upwards of Ninety Pounds.” (Pennsylvania Gazette 10/28/1772)