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UoVirginia suspends tours after volunteer guides mention Thomas Jefferson's ties to slavery -- (link)

Posted by zeitgeist Aug 30 '24, 11:43

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/university-virginia-suspends-tours-come-fire-mentioning-thomas-jeffers-rcna168960 (www.nbcnews.com)

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Meanwhile, another state university in Virginia built a memorial to the enslaved on campus. -- (link) - Dano Aug 30, 12:12
""Slavery at the University of Virginia: Visitor’s Guide", a student-led brochure that provides visitors with information ..." - slavery.virginia.edu Aug 30, 11:53
This needs some context. A student-led group has been doing tours that emphasized Jefferson’s ties to slavery. - Mop🧹 Aug 30, 11:52
"ties" as in "Thomas Jefferson owned and procreated with his slaves"? -- nm - mr mooch Aug 30, 11:49

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