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Before the Safety Net: How Black Philadelphians Built the Free African Society in 1787

In 1787, free Black Philadelphians built a documented mutual-aid institution. The Free African Society offers a verified lesson in shared responsibility, institution…

October 12, 2026

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Before the Safety Net: How Black Philadelphians Built the Free African Society in 1787