A magnificent story of a young Black women's journey through the Underground Railroad. Her story confronts the nature of slavery, with each stop along her way revealing a different aspect of bondage and resistance. Haunting and deeply human, the story conveys both the horrors of bondage and the humanity of those who lived it.
For this episode, Monica and Page sat down with writer, scholar, and cultural organizer, Dr. Eve Ewing, to discuss the importance of Colson Whitehead's novel, The Underground Railroad.
Listeners Note: Spoiler around the 11:20 minute mark, so if you haven't read the book yet, skip to 12:20!
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