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Elizabeth Freeman and the Promise of Liberty

Constituting America

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  • Free
  • Virtual
  • 2-3pm Eastern

Join us this week as we uncover the extraordinary story of Elizabeth Freeman—known as “Mum Bett”—whose fight for freedom helped bring the ideals of the American Revolution to life. In the midst of a nation’s struggle for independence, she boldly invoked the Massachusetts Constitution’s promise that “all are born free and equal,” challenged injustice in court, and won. We’re joined by Professor Lucas Morel to discuss his powerful essay and what Freeman’s story reveals about liberty, consent, and America’s founding principles.

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