On Jan. 13, 1777, abolitionist Prince Hall and seven other African Americans presented a petition for freedom to the Massachusetts Council and the House of Representatives.
It began,
To the Honorable Counsel & House of [Representa-] tives for the State of Massachusette Bay in General Court assembled, Jan 13 1777 —
READ MORE: On This Day In Black History Jan 13 - Jan. 13, 1777: Petition for Freedom in Massachusetts
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Posted By: Dea. Ron Gray Sr.
Saturday, January 13th 2024 at 7:34PM
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