Denmark Vesey was a freeman who organized a slave rebellion that was thwarted when news of it was leaked. He ultimately was hanged. A bicentennial celebration was held earlier in July for Vesey. A man ...

Denmark Vesey was a freeman who organized a slave rebellion that was thwarted when news of it was leaked. He ultimately was hanged. A bicentennial... Freedom fighter Denmark Vesey is being honored in ...

A man who lost his life fighting for freedom is being celebrated this month in the city where he was executed. You may not have heard of Denmark Vesey, who inspired abolitionists like Frederick ...

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