How one woman liberated a notorious US slave jail
History Extra podcast
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4.3 • 4.5K Ratings
🗓️ 19 August 2022
⏱️ 37 minutes
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Summary
Kristen Green uncovers the life and legacy of Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved women trapped within the US domestic slave trade. Speaking to Emily Briffett, Kristen explains how Mary fought for her children’s freedom, liberated the infamous “Devil’s Half Acre” and ultimately founded one of the first historically black colleges and universities in the US.
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| 1:15.9 | In the mid 19th century, Richmond, Virginia became a hub of the domestic slave trade in the US. |
| 1:22.3 | But one institution stands out in the city's story, |
| 1:26.3 | a place called Lumpkin's Jail. |
| 1:29.5 | In her new book The Devil's Half Acre, |
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