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Benjamin Lay: The Quaker Abolitionist That History Forgot

Benjamin Lay: The Quaker Abolitionist That History Forgot

Update: 2025-08-26
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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.

Marcus Rediker's Books: https://www.marcusrediker.com/books/

Abington Monthly Meeting's Efforts Towards Reconciliation: https://www.abingtonquakers.org/Groups/380563/Benjamin_Lay_Reconciliation.aspx


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Benjamin Lay: The Quaker Abolitionist That History Forgot

Benjamin Lay: The Quaker Abolitionist That History Forgot

Marcus Rediker, Mark Povinelli, Loretta Fox, Zack Jackson