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Historians discussed the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act of April 16, 1862. The act freed about 3,100 slaves in the nation’s capital and compensated owners up to $300 for e…

C.R. Gibbs talked about the achievements of several African American women of the Civil War period, focusing on individuals he says have been overlooked. Mr. Gibbs told the stories of black …

C.R. Gibbs talked about the Underground Railroad network in Washington, D.C., as well as members of Congress involvement and stance on escaped slaves and Underground Railroad locations in th…