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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