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What did the Founding Fathers of 1787 say (and do) about slavery? In-Person
The U.S. Constitution omits the word "slavery"—a silence with lasting weight. This talk explores how 1780s debates distinguished slavery from the slave trade, revealing a clash between a passionate minority and a complacent majority, with consequences that shaped the nation's history and continue to resonate today. Presented by Jason Opal, Dean of The Ohio State University at Mansfield.
- Date:
- Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- *Rooms 1 & 2
- Branch:
- University Heights
- Audience:
- 19+
- Categories:
- Culture/History