EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 13 MIN
First Public Protest Against Slavery in America
from The 52 Weeks of Firsts Podcast · host Visit Philly
This episode traces how Germantown became the birthplace of the first public protest against slavery in America. Host Marisa Magnatta is joined by Marquise Davon Richards, a Philly-based educator and content creator whose work amplifies Black voices and challenges dominant narratives around race, identity, and liberation. Together, they explore how four German Quakers sparked a centuries‑long fight for Black freedom.
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First Public Protest Against Slavery in America
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