@pbsdigitalstudios: These audio recordings of formerly enslaved people offer first hand insights into their lives. They were recorded and compiled by the Library of Congress and are available online, featuring thousands of interviews. This is our second video featuring these recordings. Check our account for part 1. Music credit: Son House, American Folklife Center, and the Library of Congress Search “Voices Remembering Slavery” on the Library of Congress’ site to find the full collection. In the Margins is hosted by Harini Bhat and produced by WHYY. #BlackHistory #History #education
they need to b be copied and stored elsewhere. the administration will delete archives, if not now soon.
2026-08-06 19:36:09
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yourgfcallsmebeefcake :
My 4th great grandmother was brought here from the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Getting to hear some of the voices is riveting
2026-08-07 06:26:30
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💕Vanessa💕 :
My mother was born in 1939. Stop saying it was a long time ago!
2026-08-06 23:21:24
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Lauren :
If this interests you, you should read the accompanying book. It's excellent.
2026-08-07 15:09:47
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Jenn :
Thank you PBS, you have always been the realest!!❤️
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·:*¨༺♱𝔄𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔩𝔦𝔠𝔞♱༻¨*:· :
these archives shouldn't be in the hands of the government. they should be stored in museums for all to see.
2026-08-06 22:43:15
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CaribbeanFusion2Go :
Slavery ended 1865 Civil Rights was earned 1965
2026-08-07 17:45:53
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ShayBae0310 :
whew! I wont complain lord. thank you 😢
2026-08-07 15:23:59
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What’s in a name?… :
Reminder: this administration is trying to whitewash this era of history & minimize it. Why? So it’s easier to do it again
2026-08-07 21:37:45
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Raven :
their voices deserve to be heard, everywhere. forever.
2026-08-06 21:24:33
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pyt.prinxesskay🥀 :
Ohhh so this why they cut pbs 😒
2026-08-07 21:26:57
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Dolce Vita :
My family is from Panama and the man sounds just like them! Funny how the Caribbean has a very similar accent
2026-08-07 02:28:26
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Bruhhhhh_67 :
Their voices are beautiful
2026-08-06 20:02:50
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Raissa's Tattoos :
my grandma was 8 years old when this was recorded🥺
2026-08-07 20:31:55
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Gus gus :
So many years ago and yet there’s still grandparents from that time walking around missing those times and trying to bring it back…genuinely what the hell.
2026-08-07 21:23:05
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Serena ✨ :
PBS is so punk. Thank you for all you do, have done, and will continue to do 💕
2026-08-07 15:15:20
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ikandi20 :
Don’t let Trump find out.
2026-08-06 20:13:45
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zia_mimi_rosybugatti :
Hearing these voices… seeing how my ancestors managed to survive such sufferings and thrive after… it gives me so much hope
2026-08-06 23:57:18
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Milo 🇵🇸🇸🇩🇨🇩🇭🇹 :
this why they don’t fw pbs
2026-08-07 19:42:11
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Bert Macklin, FBI :
I love PBS
2026-08-06 20:34:05
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Shirl :
And they balk at reparations...
2026-08-06 21:30:30
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Princess :
My Grandma was born in ‘39 and I am in my 20’s. This is not “a long time ago”.
2026-08-07 03:59:26
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Sarah :
The man has an intriguing accent.
2026-08-06 21:13:41
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everett :
hey tik tok so this has nothing directly to do with the 2026 elections…
2026-08-06 18:49:29
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