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Black History Month: Historian reveals New Jersey’s ‘true’ history, ties to slavery in book

Author and historian Rick Geffken wrote about how New Jersey was in many ways founded by those forced into a life of servitude. In his book, he explores the deep ties the Garden State has to slavery.

News 12 Staff

Feb 21, 2023, 11:01 AM

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