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Benjamin Lay was a fierce abolitionist whose dramatic protests against slavery embarrassed the powerful Quakers of his day. They kicked him out and tried to erase him. This is the story of his return.
Quakers may have been early and outspoken opponents of slavery, but the truth is far messier than many realize.
Spanning more than 150 years, Black Fire brings together the words of Friends who spoke truth to power in some of America’s most tumultuous times.
We’re going on a trip along the Quaker Scenic Byway in Ohio to encounter the remarkable tales of daring rescues, an outspoken minister who prophesied war, and so much more.
We explore the twisty history of the world’s most popular board game, from its anti-capitalist origins to the Quakers who transformed the game into what it is today.
Lifelong Quaker Bayard Rustin was the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and an international peace activist.
Who was James Nayler, and why did he ride into Bristol? We talk with four Quaker historians.
Who in the world were the Ranters, and what do they have in common with Quakers?
What does a viral tweet have to do with Quaker needlework?
Join us for a walk in the woods to see a very important tree: one that sheds light on Quakers and slavery.
Sarah and Angelina Grimke were bold advocates for abolition and women’s rights. How did they disappear from history?
In the mid-1600s, an unusual man named George Fox rejected the religious norms of his day and founded a new radically different faith. Does that matter to Quakers today?
You've reached the end! (or is it the beginning?)
You've reached the end! (or is it the beginning?)
