Episode 1: Slavery has deep roots in New England

When we think of slavery in the United States, we don’t usually think of the North. But enslaving people was legal in Connecticut for more than 200 years and did not officially end until 1848. In our first episode, Reporter/Producer Diane Orson and Editorial Consultant and Curator Frank Mitchell dive into complicated questions: Who owns this history? Who should present it?  In what ways was this history hidden? There’s a deeply-rooted perception that the North was home to the “good guys,” the abolitionists. The truth is far different. Hear from people who are shedding light on this history and why it matters. Visit www.ctpublic.org/unforgotten to learn more, including videos, photos and digital stories. Support the project at ctpublic.org/donate This podcast was produced by Cassandra Basler.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.