The Black Deportation Scheme They Don't Teach You About

If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/PBS In the 1800s, a powerful coalition of politicians, enslavers, and even some abolitionists backed a radical idea: send free Black Americans to Liberia. Backed by the American Colonization Society, this movement sparked fierce debate across the country. This clash reveals how contested the idea of American citizenship has always been. This episode of In The Margins is part of PBS’ America@250 collection, celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary. Democracy is built on participation. Get involved at https://vote.org/pbs In The Margins is a series that covers the history they didn’t teach in school, exploring obscure, yet captivating tales that offer unique insights into their time and place. ***** Want to learn more? Check out these books: Against Wind and Tide: The African American Struggle Against The Colonization Movement by Ousmane K. Power-Greene African Americans and the Making of Liberia by Claude A. Clegg III ***** PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateORIG ***** Subscribe to PBS Origins so you never miss an episode! / @pbsorigins And keep up with In the Margins and PBS Origins on: Facebook: / pbsdigitalstudios Instagram: www.instagram.com/pbsds