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marmar

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Wed Apr 8, 2026, 08:33 PM Apr 8

PBS: How Thoreau Told the Stories of the Black Community near Walden




While slavery is illegal in Massachusetts, Black communities are forced to the margins of society. While living at Walden Pond, Thoreau explores their stories of hardship and resilience, which have been left out of the public record. His experiences pave the way towards his increasing involvement in anti-slavery work.


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PBS: How Thoreau Told the Stories of the Black Community near Walden (Original Post) marmar Apr 8 OP
I've been to Walden Pond. It is on the highway to Boston from Canada. applegrove Apr 8 #1

applegrove

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1. I've been to Walden Pond. It is on the highway to Boston from Canada.
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 09:19 PM
Apr 8

Don't know anything about Thoreau but this post makes me curious. Unfortunately the video doesn't play as I am in Canada.

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