Earl 'Fatha' Hines 1947. Photograph by William P. Gottlieb. December 28 1816—The American Colonization Society is organized by Robert Finley with the aim of returning Blacks to Africa. Ironically, it received support from two groups with opposing interests. Some abolitionists and philanthropists who wanted to end slavery supported the ACS with the hope of giving … Continued

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